Backbone Trail

The Backbone Trail is a long stretch of double track that runs all the way from Will Rogers to Pt. Mugu, a total of 68 miles. It isn't the most exciting trail, and is often crowded, but you can use sections of it to connect to other trails and great stretches of single track.
IMG_1676 On a crowded weekend afternoon on the Backbone Trail, the best bet is to get onto one of the unmarked single track trails running roughly parrallel to the...
On a crowded weekend afternoon on the Backbone Trail, the best bet is to get onto one of the unmarked single track trails running roughly parrallel to the…
IMG_1680 The single track can get overgrown in places but is always followable.
The single track can get overgrown in places but is always followable.
IMG_1682 Looking down at the Backbone Trail from the single track running parrallel along the ridge above the main trail.
Looking down at the Backbone Trail from the single track running parrallel along the ridge above the main trail.
IMG_1698 The Backbone Trail is mostly wide single/double track. It's primarily exposed chapparel but has some nice tree cover in places.
The Backbone Trail is mostly wide single/double track. It's primarily exposed chapparel but has some nice tree cover in places.
IMG_1685 The trail gets narrower and greener in spots.
The trail gets narrower and greener in spots.
IMG_1686 Switbacks on the 0.4 mile trail heading from the Backbone Trail down into Rustic Canyon. It's a 700' 0.4 miles!
Switbacks on the 0.4 mile trail heading from the Backbone Trail down into Rustic Canyon. It's a 700' 0.4 miles!
IMG_1695 Looking down Rivas Canyon from the Backbone Trail.
Looking down Rivas Canyon from the Backbone Trail.
IMG_1697 A good look at the steep hills along the ridge with Downtown LA in the distance.
A good look at the steep hills along the ridge with Downtown LA in the distance.
IMG_1793 Ocean view from the Backbone.
Ocean view from the Backbone.
IMG_1794 The trail bridge leading up to a prominent peak near Will Rogers State Historic Park.
The trail bridge leading up to a prominent peak near Will Rogers State Historic Park.
IMG_1795 The peak high above Will Rogers and Inspiration Point.
The peak high above Will Rogers and Inspiration Point.
IMG_1796 The Backbone Trail continuing on into Topanga State park along the South ridge of Rustic Canyon.
The Backbone Trail continuing on into Topanga State park along the South ridge of Rustic Canyon.
IMG_1797 Ocean view from the peak.
Ocean view from the peak.
IMG_1800 Looking down at the trail bridge and out towards the ocean.
Looking down at the trail bridge and out towards the ocean.
IMG_1668 Panorama from the peak.
Panorama from the peak.