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SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
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Overview
CALABASAS - COLD CREEK TRAIL
Length: 1.01 milesElevation Gain: 243 feetRevised March 2015
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DIRECTIONS: From the 101, head south on Las Virgenes Road and travel 3 mi. to Mulholland Highway. Go left (east) on Mulholland, travel 3.1 mi. to Cold Canyon Road. Turn left, travel 0.6 mi. to trail entrance point on right (west) side of road.
DESCRIPTION: From Cold Canyon Road, the trail parallels the road to the south and then heads west up a low ridge, just north of the Monte Nido neighborhood. The first part of the trail follows a narrow route through riparian forest, then breaks into chaparral when heading back up the ridge. The trail ends at a private property boundary.
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Access & Features Trailhead End of Public Trail
Trail Type Natural Trail
Public Parkland and Other Protected Open Space
Quick Guide courtesy of County of
Los Angeles
QUICKGUIDE INFORMATION | Updated June 2015
SAFETY FIRST
In case of EMERGENCY dial 911.
For non-emergencies on County trails
call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Parks Bureau Dispatch at (800) 834-
0064.
WHAT TO BRING
Water for you and your animal(s)
Trail map
High energy snacks
Waste bags for your dog
First aid kit
Extra clothing
Sunglasses/hat
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Trekking poles (optional)
Flashlight (optional)
SHARE THE TRAIL
When trail conditions require a right of way
for safe passage, equestrian users have
the primary right of way, hikers next
and then mountain bikers. When trail
conditions allow and when there is width to
safely pass, common courtesy should prevail
for all users. Stand to one side of the trail
and allow them to pass. When in a group,
avoid blocking the trail. Mountain bikers
yield to all trail users. Anticipate other
trail users as you ride around corners.
Mountain bikers traveling downhill must yield
to all users, including other mountain bikers,
headed uphill. In general, make each pass a
safe and courteous one.
HAZARDS ON THE TRAIL
Rattlesnakes occasionally sun
themselves in the middle of the trail. If
encountered, keep your distance and
allow space for the snake to retreat.
Poison oak can be identified by groups
of 3 leaves going up the branch. It’s
best avoided by staying on the trail
and wearing long pants and long-
sleeved shirts to prevent contact with
skin.
Ticks are most often found in shaded,
grassy areas off the beaten path. Stick
to established trails and wear long
pants to avoid contact. Check for ticks
frequently, especially the scalp, waist
and other dark places where they can
hide.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For information visit trails.lacounty.gov or any of
our partners’ websites at nps.gov, parks.ca.gov,
smmc.ca.gov, lamountains.com, or rmc.ca.gov.
Visitor Center for Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area, (805) 370-2300
MAP DISCLAIMER
This map was created for informational
purposes only. Reasonable effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of the maps,
images, and data provided; nevertheless, some
information may not be accurate.
QUICKGUIDE INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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