Crags Road
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.
- Distance
- 5.8 mi (9.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 351 ft (107 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 5 min
- High point
- 768 ft (234 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Attraction: M*A*S*H Filming Location 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: The Helipad 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Crags Road
How long is Crags Road?
Crags Road is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 5 min. It climbs 351 ft (107 m) in total, up to a high point of 768 ft (234 m).
How hard is Crags Road?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Crags Road?
Parking at the start, Fee.
Are there water and toilets on Crags Road?
Drinking water on the way at 1 mi (1.6 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.1 mi (1.8 km), 1.1 mi (1.8 km), 1.1 mi (1.8 km).
Is Crags Road shaded?
Partly shaded (30% under trees).
What can you do on Crags Road?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Crags Road?
Balaji Canteen, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the start. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Crags Road?
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 Crags Road
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- High Road Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Mott Road Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Ann Skaeger Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
- Grassland Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Crags Road Bypass Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Chaparral Trail Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
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