Busch Drive
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Los Angeles County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Los Angeles County, CA. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1.8 mi (3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 344 ft (105 m)
- Est. Time
- 45 min
- High point
- 417 ft (127 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Zuma Ridge 1.8 mi (3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Busch Drive
How long is Busch Drive?
Busch Drive is 1.8 mi (3 km) long. Most people take about 45 min. It climbs 344 ft (105 m) in total, up to a high point of 417 ft (127 m).
How hard is Busch Drive?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Busch Drive?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Busch Drive?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Busch Drive shaded?
Mostly exposed (16% under trees).
Is Busch Drive good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Busch Drive?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Busch Drive?
Spruzzo, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Malibu Ranch Market, 0.4 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for Busch Drive?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Busch Drive
- Zuma Ridge Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Avocado Grove Admin Road Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Zuma Chute Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Zuma Ridge Motorway Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Expert · 11.7 mi (18.8 km)
- Ridge-Canyon Access Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Zuma Loop Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Moderate · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Ocean View Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Zuma Canyon Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
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