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Backbone Trail

based on 3 tracks & routes #8 hike out of 18 in
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8.4 mi
Distance
4 hrs 10 min
Time
terrain
958 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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    6 years, 1 month ago
    Nice Out and Back. No flowers this time of year. Temperatures in the 70's make this a nice hike since it is mostly exposed. A few bikers but not particularly busy during the week.
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Scheuer 3 weeks, 6 days ago
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Michael 5 years, 1 month ago
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