Hail To The Trail: Presidents' Day Hike at the Old Reagan Ranch

An HWD Classic!

This hike is sponsored by Amazon - https://amzn.to/2GnCP0a

During the 1950s, when Ronald Reagan hosted TV's "Death Valley Days," he wanted a more rural retreat than his home in Pacific Palisades. So he bought a 305-acre ranch in the hills of Malibu as a place to raise thoroughbred horses and dubbed it "Yearling Row."

Reagan Ranch (1957-1967), now part of Malibu Creek State Park, is a delight for hikers, who can enjoy the ranch's rolling meadow land and grand old oaks. Trails loop through the Reagan Ranch and connect with the main part of the state park. We'll use a combination of trails--Yearling, Deer Leg, Lookout, Crags Road and Cage Canyon--to explore Reagan Country and the heart of the park, including Century Lake.

Hike will be about 5.5 miles with 1,000 feet total ascent and is rated MEDIUM. See the HWD Hike Ratings Guide -

DIRECTIONS

The Old Reagan Ranch parking lot is on the Southeast corner of Cornell Rd and Mullholland Hwy

IMPORTANT

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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