10
PDI
4 mi
DISTANCE
1,566 ft
GAINED
7.4 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Without a doubt the best pair of hairpins in Southern California -- but a couple of the steepest too! Decker Road begins with a punchy section of 1.5 miles above 10%. Nonetheless, this is perhaps the most picturesque climb in Malibu, and definitely worth the trip to ride!
See also our Santa Monica Mountains Climb Area page - these mountains are one of the great winter cycling venues.
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Roadway:
Road surface is excellentParking:
You can park anywhere along the Pacific Coast Hwy for free
Traffic:
Traffic is typically light, but can be moderate on weekends and late afternoons. This is a popular road for motorcycles and sports cars.
One of the only places to get water in Malibu is at the fire station right at the top of this climb.
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joelmblatt
Some steep sections, but not much.
Tinypip
Decker, well, I never really am happy to be on this climb, but if you want a steep punch in the face, it's great for that. Way less busy than nearby Encinal, but feels way harder. Hits you pretty hard off the start, so it's easy to blow up early. Some of the only free water in the area is found at the fire station at the top. Has an outdoor spigot that is a necessity for most rides in the area. Old Place has unreliable water these days.
