Backbone Trail, National Recreation Trail in Santa Monica Mountains, US
The Backbone Trail extends 67 miles through the Santa Monica Mountains, connecting Will Rogers State Historic Park to Point Mugu State Park in California.
The trail development started in the 1970s with state park establishments, leading to its completion and National Recreation Trail designation in 2016.
The trail provides outdoor recreation opportunities for 17 million residents within an hour's drive, offering hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding experiences.
Mountain bikers can access 43 miles of the trail system, while hikers have full access to all 67 miles through multiple entry points.
The trail reaches elevations of 3,000 feet at Sandstone Peak, showcasing Mediterranean ecosystems found in only five regions worldwide.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.11940,-118.93800
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:26
747 Wing House
4 km
Sherwood Country Club
5.1 km
Leo Carrillo State Park
8.4 km
Neptune's Net
7.7 km
Point Mugu State Park
7.8 km
Arroyo Conejo Open Space
10 km
Sandstone Peak
550 m
Conejo Grade
9.2 km
Stagecoach Inn
7 km
Case Study House No. 28
7.9 km
Boney Peak
407 m
Conejo Mountain
8.8 km
Sherwood Dam
7.8 km
Conejo Valley Botanical Garden
9.4 km
Rancho Sierra Vista
4.5 km
Banning Dam
8.1 km
Big Sycamore Canyon
6.2 km
Timber School
7.3 km
Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks
8.1 km
Tri Peaks
1.2 km
Exchange Peak
866 m
Leo Carrillo State Beach
8.4 km
Nicholas Canyon Beach
8.6 km
North Beach
8.2 km
Encinal Beach
10 km
La Jolla Beach
9.9 km
South Beach
8.2 km
Yerba Buena Beach
7.8 kmReviews
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