Decker Canyon Road is a drive you'll never forget in Malibu
Usa, north-america
7.56 km
N/A
extreme
Year-round
Cruising around Malibu and looking for an epic drive? Decker Canyon Road is calling your name! This baby is located south of Thousand Oaks, snaking through western LA County. Think you're ready for one of Malibu's most scenic (and unforgettable) routes?
This 4.7-mile stretch, part of Highway 23, winds south-to-north from the PCH near Trancas up to Mulholland Highway. Named after the OG Decker family from the 1800s, the road climbs fast, with some serious elevation changes (we're talking up to 10%!).
The views? Insane. You'll get glimpses of the Pacific and the Santa Monica Mountains... if you can tear your eyes from the road. Decker Canyon is paved, but super narrow with non-stop twists and turns, running parallel to Encinal Canyon Road.
Heads up: this isn't a leisurely Sunday drive. Expect hairpin turns right off the bat, so leave the trailer at home. Seriously. Even in a car, it’s a workout. Keep it under 30 mph, watch out for rocks and sand (especially after a storm), and remember those guardrails are few and far between, so keep your eyes on the road! Locals call this the most deadly stretch of road in California with the technical corners, decreasing radius sweepers, elevation changes, and half-mile straights. But if you’re a confident driver or a motorcyclist with a GoPro, this could be your new favorite thrill ride. Just... be careful out there!
Where is it?
Decker Canyon Road is a drive you'll never forget in Malibu is located in Usa (north-america). Coordinates: 40.3817, -103.0401
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 7.56 km
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- 40.3817, -103.0401
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