Triunfo Canyon
Near a quiet stretch of Kanan Road lies a peaceful trail that feels a million miles away from all the trappings of civilization. There are few of the amenities or explanatory signs that are found on more popular trails, but that’s the beauty of a hike here. It’s a chance to reconnect with nature on your own terms.
The bench appears as a pleasant surprise after a moderate 1-mile walk across a landscape of rock formations dotted with native shrubs like ceanothus and California buckwheat. Take a moment to admire the slow but steady recovery taking place after the 2018 Woolsey Fire. A promising selection of native plants and trees has returned to the once-blackened hills. Wildflower seeds that depend on fire for successful germination are thriving. Life in nature is beautifully resurgent.
Decker Canyon 34°03'48.0"N 118°53'48.9"W - 0.7 mi to bench
Leo Carrillo 35000 Pacific Coast Highway - 3.8 mi to bench
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From US-101, take Exit 36 at Kanan Road and head south.
Follow Kanan Road 2.2 miles to a parking pullout on the right (north) side of the road. There is a fire road gates and a Mountains Creation & Conservation Authority sign at the trailhead.
From Malibu, the parking pullout is 1 mile north of Troutdale Road on the left side of Kana Road.
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Park in the dirt pullout near the gate or along Kanan Road; be sure to pull off the road and park behind the white lines.
There are no bathrooms or water at the trailhead.
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It’s a 2-mile round trip hike to the bench on a trail with moderate up-and-down elevation gains.
Follow the trail past the fire road and MRCA sign.
Continue on the main unsigned trail 1 mile to the bench.
The bench is just off the trail on the crest facing south toward Kanan Road and Mullholland Highway.
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The trail is wide with moderate up-and-down gains.
WiFi and cell phone access are limited; bring printed maps or download maps in advance.
The entire area is exposes; bring hats, sunscreen and plenty of water. During summer, it is best to hike early and avoid peak heat times.
Robert Yoshio Nagata Park Trailhead - Decker Canyon
Robert Yoshio Nagata Park Trailhead - Leo Carrillo