Willow Creek Trail

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

easy

Length: 0.94 mi

Est. time: 36m

Gain: 560 ft

Loss: 0 ft

Max elev: 594 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+560 ft gain · −0 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED (Campground)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Nicholas Flat Trail- 2nd part + Willow Creek Trail

1.8 mi · +560 ft · ~0.9 hr (est.)

stitched loop

Nicholas Flat Trail + Willow Creek Trail

3.9 mi · +801 ft · ~1.8 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Nicholas Flat Trail- 2nd part Nicholas Flat Trail Ocean Vista Spur Camp 13 Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

National Park Legacy - Battle the Bully Plants and Conserve Water! Grades 5 - 6 National Park Legacy - Coyotes in our Cities! Grades 3 - 4 National Park Legacy - Light Right at Night! Grades 7 - 8 National Park Legacy - Santa Monica Mountain Lions Grades 9 - 12 National Park Legacy - Wildlife in Cities Grades K - 2 National Parks Legacy: Nature and Culture...NPS Protects Both! Grades Pre K-1

Journeys:

Alice Ballard

Plan smart, verify on site

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.

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