Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensNicholas Flat Trailhead
Malibu
You need a good reason to turn your back on a Malibu beach, and this might be it. The trail climbs from the coast to a ridge with grassy meadows, a looping pond, and oak stands before sending you back to explore tidepools and sea caves.
Coastal mountain hike
Grassy meadow trails
Wildflower spotting
Ocean vista views
Tips
🏖️"You need a good reason to turn your back on a Malibu beach. This hike may be it." (LA Times)
🐸"full pond of water, and lots of frogs and animals"
🥾shortcut at 1-mile mark for 2.25-mile loop via Willow Creek
Nicholas Flat Trailhead
Malibu
Parks & GardensParks & GardensYou need a good reason to turn your back on a Malibu beach, and this might be it. The trail climbs from the coast to a ridge with grassy meadows, a looping pond, and oak stands before sending you back to explore tidepools and sea caves.
Coastal mountain hike
Grassy meadow trails
Wildflower spotting
Ocean vista views
Tips
🏖️"You need a good reason to turn your back on a Malibu beach. This hike may be it." (LA Times)
🐸"full pond of water, and lots of frogs and animals"
🥾shortcut at 1-mile mark for 2.25-mile loop via Willow Creek