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Grasslands Trailhead – Century Lake loop from King Gillette Ranch

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Grasslands Trailhead – Century Lake loop from King Gillette Ranch

Hard

3.0

(17)

runners

Grasslands Trailhead – Century Lake loop from King Gillette Ranch

02:03

17.4km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Malibu Creek State Park

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419 m

King Gillette Ranch

Highlight • Historical Site

Pleasant state park with some sweet trails. Great visitor center with historical and natural information. Even when closed, it offers good bathrooms and drinking water, power plugs and shade, making it a superb break spot.

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837 m

King Gillette Ranch State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

State park with great picnic facilities, and a visitor center providing information for all the parks in the Santa Monica mountains. Good free public internet and power plugs to recharge …

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1.36 km

Grasslands Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Grasslands Trail is an easy, beginner-friendly singletrack that connects Malibu State Park to Calabasas. Here you can have beautiful views of open grasslands with gentle terrain and minimal elevation …

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4.38 km

Century Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lush wetlands and groves around the little reservoir created by the small fill dam early in the 20th century are a great place. There you can witness the natural …

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11.7 km

MAS*H Helipad, Malibu Creek State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

If you are a fan of the classic American TV show M*A*S*H, you might enjoy a trail run to the site where the outdoor scenes were filmed. The Helipad is …

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11.7 km

The Helipad

Highlight • Historical Site

If you are a fan of the classic American TV show M*A*S*H, you might enjoy a trail run to the site where the outdoor scenes were filmed. The Helipad is …

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16.1 km

Grasslands Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Grasslands Trail is exactly what the name advertises: A nice, firm track through grassy meadows and a profusion of wildflowers in season. You won't find a lot of shade …

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17.1 km

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Large visitor center in an adobe style compound on King Gillette Ranch State Park. Good restrooms, wifi, drinking water access even after hours.

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

3.70 km

1.74 km

1.68 km

747 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

4.70 km

3.75 km

1.69 km

1.21 km

484 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 10 September

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Comments

June 7, 2025,Malibu Creek to Bulldog Motorway

With my buddy, Geri at Malibu Creek State Park up to Bulldog Motorway. Cool temps throughout with mild breeze. The bridge to M*A*S*H* site, destroyed from past deluge, has been restored. Great mountain views with steep climb up Bulldog to Castro Motorway. Saw a rattle snake (see pic) on the way back. Always look! Fun day.

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