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Circle X Ranch, Grotto Trailhead

Malibu

💧"kudos to you if your socks remain 100% dry" (LA Times)
👟Grippy hiking boots essential for grotto rock climbing
⚠️Poison oak near water areas - stay alert

This 2.5-mile Malibu hike packs the variety of a much longer trek. You'll wander through flowering groves, navigate creek crossings that demand agility, and finish at the grotto: a dramatic bouldery waterfall you can actually climb around and explore.

Bouldery waterfall finale
Creek crossing adventure
Seasonal waterfall views
Scenic mountain drive