4.7 mi
Distance
1,499 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Phantom Trail is an out-and-back trail in Malibu Creek State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Los Angeles County, California. It is 4.7 miles long and gains 1,499 feet. The nearest town is Agoura Hills, California, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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 | 314 ft |
| High point | 0.8 mi | 442 ft |
| End | 4.7 mi | 314 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Malibu Creek State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Agoura Hills, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Malibu Creek 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) 451-9642
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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.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Malibu Creek State Park
1.3 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Calabasas, CA
Reservable
Malibu Beach RV Park
5 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Malibu, CA
Private Reservable
Musch Camp Trail and Horse Camp
8.5 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Topanga, CA
Wild Malibu
8.9 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Malibu, CA
Reservable
Prospector Ranch
9.5 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Sage Ranch - Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
9.9 mi awaySimi Valley, CA
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