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Brochure for Rocky Oaks in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (NRA) in California. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
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National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Rocky Oaks
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
A Walk in the Park
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 hole for the cattle, the pond now
supplies drinking water to native animals such
as rabbits, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, and
deer. Plants such as tule, cattail, and willow
grow in and near the water, while water birds
Information and Safety
TRAIL ETIQUETTE Hikers should yield to
equestrians. Equestrians should communicate with passing hikers and bicyclists. Horses
should not graze or leave the trail. Remove
manure from parking areas. Bicyclists should
ride courteously and yield to hikers and equestrians; speed limit is 15 mph unless conditions
require a slower speed. Bicyclists, equestrians,
and dog walkers are allowed on designated
trails only (avoid social trails and fire lines).
NATURAL AND CULTURAL FEATURES including rocks, plants, and animals are protected by
law and may not be collected or disturbed. Do
not climb on structures. Weapons, nets, and
traps are not allowed in parklands.
BE PREPARED by taking water, food, flashlight,
map, and first-aid supplies. Be alert for ticks,
bees, rattlesnakes, and poison oak.
Rocky Oaks
Mulholland Hwy and Kanan Road
Intersection, west of Kanan on the
north side of Mulholland Hwy
Malibu, CA, 90265
The main parking area is open
from 8:00 AM – sunset.
such as buffleheads, mallards, and coots
perform take-offs and landings.
Just as humans commute to and from work on
roads and highways, animals use the area to
rest and commute between other habitats in
the Santa Monica Mountains.
The Rocky Oaks parking area is open from
8:00 AM – sunset, and the easy trails, picnic
area, drinking water, amphitheater, and
restrooms make this site a great place to
introduce new hikers to a natural area.
WATER that comes from streams is not safe
to drink due to possible contamination or the
presence of the giardia protozoan.
FIRE is a year-round concern. During times of
high fire danger, smoking and all fires are not
permitted.
TRAIL CLOSURES will be in effect during
and following extreme weather or hazardous
conditions.
PETS must be under control and on a leash,
not to exceed 6 feet, at all times. Pick up after
your pet.
STAY ON ESTABLISHED TRAILS and off of
private property.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Santa Monica Mountains
Interagency Visitor Center
26876 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas CA 91302
805-370-2301
www.nps.gov/samo
EMERGENCIES
Call 911. For a ranger, call Angeles Dispatch
at 661-723-3620.
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Trail Information
Directions to main parking lot (open
8am to sunset): Ventura Freeway (101)
to Kanan Rd exit. South on Kanan Rd to
Mulholland Hwy. Turn west (right) on
Mulholland Hwy and right again into
parking lot.
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Rocky Oaks Pond Trail l 0.4 miles—Stroll
around the pond and rest at the water’s edge.
Rocky Oaks Loop Trail l 1.1 miles—Stop, take
a deep breath, and smell the sage as you walk
along this trail.
Glade Trail l 0.3 miles—Look for quail, rabbits
and deer mice as you walk through the grassland.
Most of the grasses you see today are non-natives
such as wild oats. Explore the oak woodland
that is a remnant of what once covered much of
California.
Overlook Trail n 100 yards—Hike to the top and
be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Santa
Monica Mountains.
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