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Backbone Trail

based on 5 tracks & routes #5 hike out of 18 in
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5.1 mi
Distance
2 hrs 38 min
Time
terrain
686 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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Alternate Routes

  1. Backbone Trail
    ★ ★ MODERATE 5.3 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Castro Peak via Backbone Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 8.2 mi
  2. Backbone Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.7 mi
  3. M*A*S*H in Malibu Creek State Park Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 61.2 mi
  4. Castro Peak via Backbone Trail and Mesa Peak Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 13.2 mi
  5. Zuma Edison Road Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.4 mi
  6. Zuma Ridge Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.4 mi
  7. Charmichael Road Trail Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.1 mi
  8. Backbone Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.5 mi
  9. Castro Peak via Backbone Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 8.3 mi
  10. Backbone Trail
    ★ ★ DIFFICULT 12.4 mi