Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 9 min. Check out this 5.6-mile out-and-back trail near Malibu, California. Length 5.6 miElevation gain 1,473 ftRoute type Out & back. Highlights include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend the cliffs. Moderate 4.5 (1240) Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Printed on “Backcountry Tough” waterproof, tear-resistant paper. This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains. The Backbone Trail System runs along some of the highest ridges in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area from Point Mugu to Will Rogers State. With miles of mapped trails including the popular Backbone Trail, this map can guide you off the beaten path and back again whether you’re traveling by foot, bike, or horse. Sandstone Peak, the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains (3,111 ft), can be reached from the main trailhead described here with a short 3 mile out-and-back (an alternate spillover lot can be reached just down the road) but it is an infinitely more rewarding hiking experience to take the longer 6.1 mile loop along the Mishe Mokwa Trail. The features detailed topography with shaded relief, elevations, accurate road network, and clearly defined, color-coded boundaries for parks, public lands, and preserves. Mostly fire road climbing and sweet singletrack descending. Backbone Trail: Will Rogers to Temescal Ridge RECOMMENDED ROUTE Intermediate/Difficult 4. Head to Circle X Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains, and start up the Backbone Trail toward Sandstone Peak. The summit can be reached via a 6.25-mile loop with 1,075 feet of elevation gain that (in addition to bragging rights) offers expansive views of the range. Hopefully this will unite local hikers and allow people to meet and explore the beautiful landscape we inhabit.Ģ/17/13 Echo Mountain and Inspiration Pointġ/19/13 Santa Anita Canyon / Upper Winter Creek / Mt.National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated map of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area details the largest urban park in the United States from Point Mugu to Will Rogers State Beach. A nice way to link up trails to create a 2-3 hour loop in the Santa Monicas. At 3,111 feet, Sandstone Peak is the tallest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. The Backbone Trail takes you along the spine of the Santa Monica Mountains, among sandstone and volcanic rock formations, and immerses you into the rare. This is a place for fellow hikers and backpackers in Southern California to meet up, discuss/plan trips, post gear reviews, trip reviews, and etc.
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