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Zuma and Trancas Canyons
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Zuma and Trancas Canyons
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Zuma! It is derived from the Chumash word for “abundance.” Certainly, Zuma and neighboring Trancas Canyons satisfy this description. The perennial streams running through these canyons give rise to an abundance of animal and plant life. These same natural resources have influenced and given rise to a long and rich cultural history.<br /> <br /> While venturing through the canyons, look and listen for the signs of life around you. Walk carefully along the trails and discover tracks of deer, rabbit and coyote. Marvel at the delicate homes of funnel web spiders hiding in the earth’s tiny crevices. Listen for the shy wrentit, the “voice of the chaparral.” Though rarely seen, its call sounds like a pingpong ball echoing throughout the canyon. Marvel at the profusion of springtime wildflowers.
Rocky Oaks
~3 min drive
Hidden amid houses, roads, and other signs of modern life, Rocky Oaks features a seasonal human made pond and a variety of plant communities that provide habitat for wildlife. While taking a gentle hike along our loop trails, enjoy vistas of the pond. Once used as a watering…
Santa Paula Peak
~48 min drive
Moderate 6.67-mile climb to Santa Paula Peak with ridge views.
Bear Divide Chapparal
~53 min drive
Steep chaparral climb with 1,621 ft gain in under 3 miles.
Oak Springs Trail
~55 min drive
Moderate oak woodland hike with steady climbing and spring-fed water features.
Arroyo Sequit
~8 min drive
Accessed from Mulholland Highway, Arroyo Sequit features an intermittent stream, a loop trail, and meadows that are blanketed with wildflowers in the Spring. Arroyo Sequit is a small site that may be easy to overlook, but provides for intimate, relaxing strolls. It is also a f…
San Cayetano
~48 min drive
Challenging 10.93-mile mountain hike with 3,132 ft elevation gain.
Ebey Canyon Trail
~54 min drive
Easy 1.84-mile canyon hike with 318 ft elevation gain.
Dagger Flats Trail
~58 min drive
Steady 4.25-mile climb to scenic flats with 1,727 ft elevation gain.
Circle X Ranch
~13 min drive
<p>Tucked in the canyons above Malibu and nestled below majestic Boney Mountain, you will find Circle X Ranch. This former Boy Scout camp offers many opportunities for exploration and leisure.</p> <p>Hike one of the many trails that wind through this rare coastal Mediterranean…
Santa Paula Canyon
~49 min drive
Moderate 4.2-mile canyon hike with 2,000 ft elevation gain near Santa Paula.
