Park · Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, California

Best hikes in Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

The 7 best of 7 trails in Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, California, ranked by route quality.

Trails

7

Easy

6

Moderate

1

By activity

• Hiking · 7
• Walking · 6
• Mountain biking · 5
• Horseback riding · 5

Common features

• No dogs
• Kid friendly
• Lake
• Parking at trailhead

Top trails

1. Motorcross Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km) · Elevation Gain 56 ft (17 m) · 30 min
2. Switchbacks Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 131 ft (40 m) · 15 min
3. Fisherman Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 502 ft (153 m) · 1 hr
4. West Ridge Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km) · Elevation Gain 472 ft (144 m) · 55 min
5. Cutler Canyon Fire Road Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.6 km) · Elevation Gain 443 ft (135 m) · 1 hr 10 min
6. Vista Ridge Fire Road Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 348 ft (106 m) · 35 min
7. Deer Trail Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 49 ft (15 m) · 10 min

See all trails near Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

Parks nearby

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• Quigley Canyon Open Space California · 6 trails
• Gates Family Wildlife Preserve California · 6 trails
• Michael D. Antonovich Regional Park at Joughin Ranch California · 8 trails
• Golden Valley Ranch Open Space California · 7 trails
• O'Melveny Park California · 6 trails
• Rocky Peak Park California · 6 trails
• East Walker Ranch Open Space California · 5 trails
• MRCA Open Space California · 5 trails
• Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park California · 16 trails

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