Malibu Creek SP - Reagan Ranch to MASH and Forest Trail

This hike includes 2 trails we have not done on previous treks to the MASH site. We will enter MCSP on the Yearling Trail but that is where this hike diverts from the ordinary. We will jump onto the Deer Leg trail to Cage trail which descends to Crags Road. From Crags Road we cross Malibu Creek (bridge) to the Forest Trail. The Forest Trail parallels the south side of Century Lake through a beautiful shaded riparian habitat, past MCSP's last remaining Coast Redwood (7 others burned in Woolsey Fire), to Century Dam. We then head back to Crags Road and the trail to MASH. But, before leaving MASH we will explore the Lost Cabin trail which climbs to a view of Kaslow Natural Preserve, behind Goat Buttes.

We will complete our western tour of MCSP by returning to the Yearling Trail via the Cage Trail. This hike clocks in at 6 1/2 miles, 750' gain.

When I scouted this route on Saturday, all of the trails were reasonably cleared of brush but I would not recommend shorts due to some narrow areas of "single track" trail. Also, there are some rocky spots (trekking poles might be helpful if you normally use them).

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