McAuley Peak

Mesa Peak, McAuley Peak and Monarch Butterfly Migration

Sunrise hike up McAuley Peak and Mesa Peak in Malibu Creek State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains
  • Trailhead:

    Backbone Trailhead on Malibu Canyon Road just past Piuma Road (34.079962, -118.703844)

  • Difficulty:

    Easy but a steady climb

  • Aesthetic Rating:

    Nice views of the Santa Monica Mountains

  • Distance:

    6 miles round trip alone and 7 miles if combined with Mesa Peak

  • Type:

    Dayhike

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