Castro Peak via Backbone Trail

based on 3 tracks & routes #6 hike out of 18 in
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8.3 mi
Distance
4 hrs 3 min
Time
terrain
807 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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