Rock Pool
Agoura Hills, California
| Address: | Crags Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA |
| GPS: |
34°5'43.6"N 118°43'51.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.3-1.0 mi |
Rivers Streams Trails State Park
Camp, Hike, and Swim
Rock Pool is a gem that can be found in the heart of Malibu State Creek Park. This swimming hole can be reached using multiple trails, making this the perfect choose your own adventure. Parking and trail heads can be found both by the park's Visitor Center as well as near the main parking lot and campsite. The trail by the Visitor Center is short and level, making it the perfect path for visitors hoping to spend their day enjoying the water.
Visitors looking for more scenic hike should take the path from the campsite or main parking lot. This trail is about a mile from the parking lot to Rock Pool, making it just over two miles out and back. The trail is clear and level making this path easy and family friendly. Hikers will enjoy forest and river views before cooling off in Rock Pool's clear water, making it worth taking the scenic route.
Rock Pool is a river fed swimming hole that is deep enough to swim and cool. It is surrounded by forest and some rock formations that can be used as diving off points. Visitors should be careful to check water depth for their safety before jumping into the water.
Visitors should bring enough food and water for their journey, as water and food are not available in Malibu State Creek Park. Parking is available year round for $12 a vehicle.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Visitors Center to Rock Pools | 0.3 miles |
| Route from Trailhead Park to Rock Pools | 1.0 miles |
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Agoura Hills, California
- Head northwest on Quail Run Dr toward Rock Creek Rd (404 ft)
- Turn left onto Rock Creek Rd (495 ft)
- Turn left onto Trailway Ln (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Hillrise Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Kanan Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto US-101 S (3.0 mi)
- Take exit 33 for Lost Hills Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Lost Hills Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Las Virgenes Rd (1.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Park Entrance Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Crags Rd/
Waycross Dr (0.3 mi) - Turn left to stay on Crags Rd/
Waycross Dr (0.1 mi) - Turn right onto Century Mtwy/
Crags Rd Continue to follow Crags Rd(0.4 mi) - Turn left to stay on Crags Rd (0.2 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
0.3 milesElevation Gain ?
11 feetReal Ascent ?
132 feetReal Descent ?
121 feetAvg Grade (0°)
1%Grade (-25° to 16°)
-47% to 28%Distance ?
1.0 milesElevation Gain ?
-1 feetReal Ascent ?
297 feetReal Descent ?
298 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-19° to 30°)
-35% to 59%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.