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M*A*S*H Hike in Malibu Creek State Park

August 27, 2013 By Joan Hester 8 Comments

Malibu Creek State Park was one of the first areas I hiked when I moved to Southern California. This easy out-and-back trail travels alongside Malibu Creek through some great terrain and old growth oak trees, with a special bonus — a visit to the site of the Robert Altman’s 1970 movie hit M*A*S*H, as well […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Creek State Park, easy, family-friendly, Hiking In Malibu, LA County, Malibu, Malibu Canyon, Malibu Creek, Malibu Creek State Park, State Park

Escondido Falls

March 7, 2013 By Jeff H 11 Comments

Upper Escondido Falls in Malibu

Waterfalls in Malibu? You bet! In fact, the multi-tiered, 150 foot Escondido Falls are the highest waterfalls in the Santa Monica Mountains. This is an easy hike through oak-lined Escondido Canyon, just off Pacific Coast Highway in the middle of Malibu. There are a few of things you should know before you hike to Escondido […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: dog-friendly, Malibu, waterfall

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