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Liberty Canyon Preserve – Phantom/Grasslands Trail Loop – 6.5 mi., 1100′

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Liberty Canyon Preserve – Phantom/Grasslands Trail Loop – 6.5 mi., 1100′

Due to anticipated warm (hot?) weather I will lead us in the opposite direction from the original post. This will allow us to do most of the elevation gain at the beginning while it is cooler.

Original description (read backwards for correct hiking sequence….or just trust me). On this hike we will explore the Liberty Canyon Natural Preserve which makes up the northern quadrant of Malibu Creek State Park (MCSP). We will begin our adventure on the Liberty Canyon Fire Road (aka Las Virgenes trail), heading south along the eastern edge of the preserve to the junction of MCSP’s North Grasslands Trail. The Grasslands Trail crosses Mulholland Hwy into the center of the park where we will follow the High Road/Crags Road along picturesque Malibu Creek. Leaving stream level we will climb the ridge above Century Lake and turn off on the always scenic Lookout Trail on our way to the Cistern Trail. The Cistern Trail takes us to our second Mulholland Hwy crossing and the Phantom Trailhead. The Phantom Trail climbs up and over the western edge of Liberty Canyon Natural Preserve and back to our starting point.

This grand tour of the Liberty Canyon Natural Preserve and MCSP’s central/northern trail system will clock in at about 6.5 miles and 1100′ elevation gain.

Kathy and I scouted this hike several weeks ago. All of the trails are reasonably clear but the Phantom Trail has a few overgrown areas (long pants recommended) and the poison oak is in full leaf.

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March 25 2025

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Date: March 25
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Venue

Phantom Trail

Liberty Canyon Road
Calabasas,CA91301United States

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The Weekday Trailblazers
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