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PARK TO PLAYA TRAILDIRECTIONS: There are numerous access points to the Park to Playa Trail including various locations along the Ballona Creek Bike Path, in Culver City Park, at Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, several staging areas in Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, and Norman O. Houston Park.

DESCRIPTION: The Park to Playa Trail is a planned 13-mile regional trail that will connect a network of trails, parks and open spaces from the Baldwin Hills Parklands to the Pacific Ocean. The existing segments of the Park to Playa Trail include Stocker Corridor, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Culver City Park, and Ballona Creek Bike Path. Allowed uses varies along trail; check segments for additional information.

Length: 13 miles Elev. Gain: 508 feet

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BALLONA CREEK BIKE PATHDIRECTIONS: The Ballona Creek Bike Path can be accessed from numerous streets adjacent to the trail. Main access points include Syd Kronenthal Park, Dusquesne Avenue, Overland Avenue, Ocean Drive, Sepulveda Boulevard, Sawtelle Avenue, Slauson Avenue, Inglewood Boulevard, Centinela Avenue, McConnell Avenue, Lincoln Boulevard, Fisherman’s Village in Marina Del Rey, and Pacific Avenue.

DESCRIPTION: The Ballona Creek BIke Path parallels Ballona Creek while connecting the Pacific Ocean at Marina Del Rey with Culver City. The trail connects with a beach path that continues south to Redondo Beach while at the north, Dusquesne Avenue connects the bike path with the eastern portions of the Park to Playa Trail.

Length: 6.7 miles Elevation Gain: 68 feet

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CULVER CITY PARK TRAILDIRECTIONS: From the 405 southbound, take the Jefferson Boulevard exit, turn left onto Jefferson Boulevard. From the 405 northbound, take the Jefferson Boulevard exit, turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard. The main park entry is located at 9700 Jefferson Blvd in Culver City.

DESCRIPTION: Culver City Park provides a link between the Ballona Creek Bike Path and the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. The park provides restrooms, picnic areas, and various active recreation opportunities in addition to the Park to Playa Trail.

Length: 1.42 miles Elevation Gain: 380 feet

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BALDWIN HILLS OVERLOOK TRAILDIRECTIONS: From the 405 southbound, take the Jefferson Boulevard exit, turn left onto Jefferson Boulevard. From the 405 northbound, take the Jefferson Boulevard exit, turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard. Limited street parking is available along Jefferson Boulevard but the main visitor center and staging area is at 6300 Hetzler Road in Culver City off of Jefferson Boulevard.

DESCRIPTION: The Baldwin Hills Overlook Trail is one of the most popular trails in the Los Angeles area. The trail provides panoramic views from the top of a 511-foot peak including an accessible route. Restored native habitat and seasonal displays of native wildflowers with bird and wildlife viewing add to the scenic quality of this section of the Park to Playa Trail.

Length:0.58 miles Elevation Gain: 184 feet

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KENNETH HAHN STATE REC. AREALength: 1.85 miles Elev. Gain: 210 feet

DIRECTIONS: From the 405 southbound, take the Jefferson Boulevard exit, turn left onto Jefferson Boulevard then turn right onto West Slauson Avenue. From the 405 northbound, take the Jefferson Boulevard exit east and turn right on West Slauson Avenue. Turn left on La Cienaga Boulevard, the main entry to the park is at 4100 South La Cienaga Boulevard.

DESCRIPTION: Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area includes large areas of native coastal sage scrub habitat, lawns and landscaped areas, restrooms, picnic sites, tot lots, fishing lake, lotus pond, community center and a network of trails, including the Park to Playa Trail.

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STOCKER CORRIDOR TRAILLength: 1.35 miles Elev. Gain: 233 feet

DIRECTIONS: From the 405 southbound, take the Jefferson Boulevard exit and continue east and turn right onto West Slauson Avenue. From the 405 northbound, take the Jefferson Boulevard exit east and turn right on West Slauson Avenue. Turn left on La Cienaga Boulevard, then right on Stocker Street, followed by a left onto La Brea Avenue. Parking is available at Norman O. Houston Park.

DESCRIPTION: The Stocker Corridor Trail is the easternmost segment of the Park to Playa Trail, a 13-mile regional trail that connects the Baldwin Hills Parklands to the Pacific Ocean. The Stocker Corridor Trail parallels Stocker Street with immediate connections to Norman O. Houston Park and Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area.

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QUICKGUIDE INFORMATION | Updated June 2015

SAFETY FIRST

In case of EMERGENCY dial 911.

For non-emergencies on County trails

call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s

Parks Bureau Dispatch at (800) 834-

0064.

WHAT TO BRING

Water for you and your animal(s)

Trail map

High energy snacks

Waste bags for your dog

First aid kit

Extra clothing

Sunglasses/hat

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

Trekking poles (optional)

Flashlight (optional)

SHARE THE TRAIL

When trail conditions require a right of way

for safe passage, equestrian users have

the primary right of way, hikers next

and then mountain bikers. When trail

conditions allow and when there is width to

safely pass, common courtesy should prevail

for all users. Stand to one side of the trail

and allow them to pass. When in a group,

avoid blocking the trail. Mountain bikers

yield to all trail users. Anticipate other

trail users as you ride around corners.

Mountain bikers traveling downhill must yield

to all users, including other mountain bikers,

headed uphill. In general, make each pass a

safe and courteous one.

HAZARDS ON THE TRAIL

Rattlesnakes occasionally sun

themselves in the middle of the trail. If

encountered, keep your distance and

allow space for the snake to retreat.

Poison oak can be identified by groups

of 3 leaves going up the branch. It’s

best avoided by staying on the trail

and wearing long pants and long-

sleeved shirts to prevent contact with

skin.

Ticks are most often found in shaded,

grassy areas off the beaten path. Stick

to established trails and wear long

pants to avoid contact. Check for ticks

frequently, especially the scalp, waist and other dark places where they can

hide.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For information visit trails.lacounty.gov or any of

our partners’ websites at nps.gov, parks.ca.gov,

smmc.ca.gov, lamountains.com, or rmc.ca.gov.

Visitor Center for Santa Monica Mountains

National Recreation Area, (805) 370-2300

MAP DISCLAIMER

This map was created for informational

purposes only. Reasonable effort has been

made to ensure the accuracy of the maps,

images, and data provided; nevertheless, some

information may not be accurate.

QUICKGUIDE INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION