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Stunt Road and Saddle Peak Road, Santa Monica Mountains, California
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Stunt Road and Saddle Peak Road

Stunt Road · Calabasas → Tuna Canyon Road

Intense5.1 mi15 min1,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 2,500 ftOne way
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The drive

Stunt Road and Saddle Peak Road make a short, steep climb along the crest of the Santa Monica Mountains. The drive starts on Stunt Road in Calabasas and rises about 1,100 feet, to roughly 2,500 feet, in a little over five miles. Stunt Road, Schueren Road and Saddle Peak Road meet at a saddle east of Saddle Peak, and the drive carries on along Saddle Peak Road to the Tuna Canyon Road junction.

Saddle Peak rises to 2,789 feet and looks out to the Pacific on one side and other Santa Monica ridges on the other. A feeder trail leads up to it from near the top of Stunt Road, and the Backbone Trail passes the summit. For the driver this is a very tight road, rated Intense, with sharp bends and long views.

Along the way

  1. Calabasas (Stunt Road)
  2. Tuna Canyon Road
Elevation
1,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 2,500 ft
CalabasasTuna Canyon Road
Curves
Twisty most of the way
CalabasasTuna Canyon Road
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The bends are sharp, the road is narrow and the route is twisty most of the way; drive slowly and keep to your side.
  • Parking is limited along Stunt Road and there is none on nearby Piuma Road.
  • Cyclists climb this road regularly.
  • Rattlesnakes occasionally appear on the trails around Saddle Peak, so watch your step if you stop to walk.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check LA County Public Works: road closures.

Questions about this drive

How long does Stunt Road and Saddle Peak Road take?

Stunt Road and Saddle Peak Road make a 5.1-mile drive that takes about 15 minutes, because the bends keep speeds low.

How twisty are Stunt Road and Saddle Peak Road?

Very. The route is rated Intense and is twisty most of the way, with sharp climbing bends in just five miles.

Where do Stunt Road, Schueren Road and Saddle Peak Road meet?

They meet at a saddle just east of Saddle Peak, where there is a viewpoint and the start of a trail up to the peak.

How high is Saddle Peak?

Saddle Peak is 2,789 feet. The drive's high point is about 2,500 feet along the crest below it.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Stunt Road and Saddle Peak Road, from Calabasas to Tuna Canyon Road