Backbone Trail

based on 3 tracks & routes #12 hike out of 18 in
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7.2 mi
Distance
3 hrs 45 min
Time
terrain
876 ft
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Overview

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

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Public Tracks

There are no published trips for this hike. There are 3 private trips.

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