Loop course: 10.8 miles – 2,943 ft elevation gain

Ocean view from Buzzards Roost.

We start this run at the “Zuma Ridge Trailhead”, at the end of Bush Drive along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Point Dume.

The course is for 100% a loop and is 11 miles total. Some rolling miles in the beginning, then long ups and once at the crossing Zuma Edison rd with Zuma Ridge trail it’s all downhill from there! This is not an overly used area with some great single track and lots of runnable dirt roads. It can be hot and there is NO water on the course. At the bottom of the canyon it might be a little overgrown and the trail a little rocky.

Lots of canyon views and even more amazing ocean views.

Those that would love to add some mileage to this run, there’s an option to run an out & back on Zuma Ridge trail UP to Buzzards Roost (approx. 1 mile out) -or further if desired- before taking this trail back down all the way to the start/finish. We will mark this point with a double arrow with the letters OPT pointing to your out&back.

There is also a great opportunity for hikers or those that want to go only short to hike/run a very scenic 3.8 mile loop with the Canyon View trail and head back via the Ocean View trail. Ask for a map at the start.

This course is dog friendly.

ATTENTION: please bring enough water, in the past a lot of our newer members have underestimated this (only) 11 mile loop. Better to bring a little extra than not enough, the extra weight carried now will make you stronger!