Nicholas Ridge and Malibu Springs Trail

Trail in Leo Carrillo State Park · Malibu, Los Angeles/Ventura County line, California

9.1 mi · 3,089 ft gain · 4h 35m.

A strenuous, ~9.1-mile journey through coastal sage scrub in the Santa Monica Mountains, passing Nicholas Pond and climbing a ridge with sweeping Pacific Ocean views.

Trailhead: 34.0656, -118.9080.

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