Saddle Peak from Stunt High

High above central Malibu is Saddle Peak, just east of Malibu Canyon, one of the highest points in the Santa Monica Mountains at 2,805 feet. Up here you are literally in the sky, often above the clouds over Malibu. On a clear day, facing south, you can see a vast stretch of the Pacific coast, Catalina and Channel Islands miles out in the water. If facing north, you can see the inland valleys of the Malibu Creek watershed or east toward Calabasas and the San Fernando Valley. On a cloudy day, you look down on the cloud tops as if in an airplane.

Hike starts in the Cold Creek Canyon Preserve, a pristine wilderness exceeding 1,000 acres and includes thirteen waterfalls, numerous species unique to the Santa Monica Mountains, and great species diversity.

Hike is strenuous: 8mi and 1700ft elev gain

9:00 am Meet at Stunt High Trailhead:

From the 405/101 Freeway...
West on 101 to Topanga Cyn Bl South.
Right on Topanga 1.6 mi.
Rt on Mullholland Dr 0.6 mi.
Bear left onto Mullholland Hwy for a pleasant 5.3 mi
Left on Stunt Rd 1.0 mi.
Park in turnout on right

From Thousand Oaks: 101 East, exit on Las Virgenes Road and head south for 3 miles to Mulholland Highway. Turn left and continue 4 miles to Stunt Road. Turn right and drive one mile to the pullout on the right.

Bring 2 Qt water, snacks, sunscreen

Liability Waiver (https://hiking.meetup.com/276/pages/Liability_Waiver/)