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CSP Closures in the Santa Monica Mountains

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  • TOPANGA STATE PARK
    Current Status: Open with Restrictions in services and/or facilities  https://www.parks.ca.gov/post/51
  • District Superintendent Order No. 915-25-012 - Topanga State Park Partial Closure
    Details: Due to the impacts of the Palisades Fire, some areas of Topanga State Park remain closed to the public.
  • Effective 6/12/2026; day use facilities, backcountry service roads, and backcountry trails in Topanga State Park are open to all visitors with the following exceptions that remain closed:
  • Rogers Road Trail
  • Bent Arrow Trail
  • Josepho Spur Trail
  • Rustic Canyon Trail
  • Lower Topanga Day Use Area and Trails
  • Temescal Canyon Trail
  • Please Note: Topanga State Park shares boundaries with City and County of L.A., NPS, and MRCA. Please consult their public information offices regarding their closure areas. ************
  • Direct questions or concerns to: angelesinfo@parks.ca.gov.

 

  • WILL ROGERS STATE HISTORIC PARK 
    Current Status: Open with Restrictions in services and/or facilities
    Reason: Wildfire: Palisades Fire  
    Details: Posted 1/29/26:
    • West Inspiration Loop trail and road will be temporarily closed beginning 1/29/26 for ongoing work.
    • Lower Betty Rogers Trail (front of the park) will be fully closed at the road and at the footbridge by the steps to keep hikers off the active roadway.
    • The loop road will be closed just west of the Inspiration Point access road, but Bone Canyon Road and Inspiration Point will remain accessible.
  • Thank you for your patience while we make improvements, we will keep you updated as work progresses.
  • We kindly ask that all visitors remain on designated open areas and trails. Please remember that all parks close at sunset
  • FAQs: Reopening of Will Rogers State Historic Park
  • Press Release (11/10/25): California State Parks and Palisades Community Celebrate Reopening of Will Rogers State Historic Park. 

 

 

MRCA

Temescal Gateway Park is Open: https://mrca.ca.gov/press/temescal-gateway-park-is-open/

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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA (July 13, 2026) — Eighteen months after the devastating Palisades Fire, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (Conservancy) and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) announced today that Temescal Gateway Park has reopened to the public, marking a major milestone in the recovery of one of Pacific Palisades’ most treasured public landscapes.

The reopening follows 18 months of fire suppression, storm recovery, emergency operations, regional logistics, and park restoration that have transformed Temescal Gateway Park from the front lines of one of Southern California’s most destructive wildfires back into a place for outdoor recreation and renewal.

Visitors can hike the rebuilt Rivas Trail to two scenic overlooks or continue to Will Rogers State Historic Park. The Sunset Trail is open, providing access to Temescal Ridge Trail and Topanga State Park. Park users can also enjoy the Sycamore Grove and Rubell Picnic Areas.

The popular Temescal Canyon Trail to the waterfall will remain closed until further notice because fire damage created unsafe trail conditions.

 

Read Full Amended Order: https://mrca.ca.gov/order-of-closure-for-smmc-and-mrca-as-amended-may-23-2025/
[Amended June 16, 2025]
ORDER OF CLOSURE
LIFTED FOR ALL MRCA AND SMMC PARKS, TRAILS, AND PUBLIC ACCESSWAYS
EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT REMAIN CLOSED:

  • GREENBRIAR TRAILHEAD
  • VANALDEN TRAILHEAD

Closed In the City of Malibu:

  • LECHUZA BEACH AT BUNNIE LANE ENTRANCE; 31736 & 31712 BROAD BEACH ROAD
  • VIA LINDA ACCESSWAY AT CARBON BEACH
  • CARBON LA COSTA BEACH
  • MARITIME ROCKS BEACH
  • DOLPHIN VIEW COASTAL OVERLOOK
  • MIRAMAR COASTAL OVERLOOK

Findings:

A. Governor Newsom issued a Proclamation of State of Emergency on January 7, 2025 regarding the Palisades Fire, which proclamation remains in effect. All areas accessible from Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from Sweetwater Mesa Road east to McClure Tunnel, and from McClure tunnel westbound to Sweetwater Mesa Road are closed to regular traffic. All parks, trail easements, and public accessways are closed that normally would be accessible from PCH are therefore closed to regular public use.
B. Other areas within and immediately adjacent to the city of Malibu and within the Topanga watershed south of Mulholland Highway are subject to potential wildfire conditions such as were responsible for the Palisades Fire, these include popular hiking trails that lead into areas where heavy public use during the state of emergency, including fire sightseeing, pose a threat of renewed of fire activity and other public safety dangers that require a restriction of recreational activity during this emergency period.

 

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