4.1 mi
Distance
1,040 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Musch Trail is an out-and-back trail in Topanga State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Los Angeles County, California. It is 4.1 miles long and gains 1,040 feet. It is in or next to Topanga, California.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 367 ft |
| High point | 2.0 mi | 515 ft |
| End | 4.1 mi | 367 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Topanga State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Topanga, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Topanga State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(818) 880-0363
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Musch Camp Trail and Horse Camp
0.7 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Topanga, CA
Malibu Creek State Park
7.3 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Calabasas, CA
Reservable
Malibu Beach RV Park
9.6 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Malibu, CA
Private Reservable
TINY TIKI RETRO HIDEAWAY
10.4 mi awayChatsworth, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Sage Ranch - Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
11.4 mi awaySimi Valley, CA
Reservable
Rafael’s RV park
12.2 mi awayNorth Hollywood, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
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