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Malibu Creek State Park

Mountain bike trail conditions · Orange County & Inland Empire, CA 34.097° N  118.749° W   712 FT Verified

CAUTION: Use judgment

Thursday, October 22nd at 3pm Dries back to Dry.

Recent rain
0.6″ of rain, in the last hour
Today
68°Flight rain
  • Mon 10/12, no measurable rain, daily high 67 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/13, no measurable rain, daily high 77 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/14, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then DUSTY
  • Thu 10/15, no measurable rain, daily high 90 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Fri 10/16, no measurable rain, daily high 95 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sat 10/17, no measurable rain, daily high 89 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Sun 10/18, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Mon 10/19, no measurable rain, daily high 84 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Tue 10/20, no measurable rain, daily high 76 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY
  • Wed 10/21, 0.45 inches of rain, daily high 65 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DUSTY then STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 10/22, 0.17 inches of rain, daily high 68 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION then DRY then CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/23, no measurable rain, daily high 70 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/24, no measurable rain, daily high 80 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 10/25, no measurable rain, daily high 82 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 85 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 83 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. Verdict last changed: Thursday, October 22nd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Malibu Creek State Park rideable today?

Rideable with judgment. The live verdict is CAUTION: the model reads the surface as marginal. 0.6″ of rain, in the last hour.

CHANGED
Thursday, October 22nd at 4am
Dried back to CAUTION.
Wednesday, October 21st at 3pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Wednesday, October 14th at 5am
Dried back to DUSTY.
Over the tracked history, Malibu Creek State Park has been rideable on 9 of the last 10 days (very dry and dusty on 8 of them), and under a caution advisory on 1. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Malibu Creek State Park

Malibu Creek State Park is a mountain bike trail network in Orange County & Inland Empire, CA. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. Open tree cover can allow more sun and wind exposure, helping drying. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 712 ft, an average terrain slope of 6.5° and a predominant NE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

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How these factors affect drying

SoilLoam

Loam combines drainage with water retention. Soil type alone does not establish how long this network takes to dry. The model uses surveyed water-retention values, not measured trail recovery times.

CanopyOpen 24%

Open tree cover can allow more sunlight and wind to reach the ground. Terrain, weather and trail construction also affect drying.

TerrainModerate

Moderate terrain slope is one input to the drying model. Local drainage also depends on soil and trail construction.

FAQ

Can you ride Malibu Creek State Park right now?

The current estimate for Malibu Creek State Park is CAUTION: use judgment. Expected rideable in ~2 hours. No significant rain before then. 0.6″ of rain, in the last hour.

Is Malibu Creek State Park muddy right now?

Possibly in places. The current estimate is CAUTION. Watch for soft sections, especially in low or shaded areas. 0.6″ of rain, in the last hour.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Malibu Creek State Park?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as loam. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Malibu Creek State Park take to dry after rain?

Malibu Creek State Park has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Malibu Creek State Park after rain?

Drying time depends on how much rain fell and the weather that follows. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Malibu Creek State Park?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Malibu Creek State Park?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 712 ft, an average terrain slope of 6.5° and a predominant NE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Loamdrainage input
Terrain
Moderateterrain slope
Tree cover
24%Open
Elevation
712 ft
Average grade
6.5°
Predominant aspect
NE-facing

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