Length: 4.04 mi
Est. time: 1h 36m
Gain: 437 ft
Loss: 433 ft
Max elev: 1,271 ft
Elevation profile
+437 ft gain · −433 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Medea Creek - Racetrack Connector + Medea Creek Trail
4.1 mi · +450 ft · ~1.6 hr (est.)
Medea Creek Trail + Oak Canyon Community Park Trail
4.9 mi · +819 ft · ~2 hr (est.)
Medea Creek Trail + Racetrack Road
5.2 mi · +508 ft · ~2 hr (est.)
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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.