Jan 4, 2022 · Welcome to the Backbone Trail! Look west from Los Angeles you’ll see not just the Santa Monica Mountains, but also the gateway to one of America’s premier long-distance trails.

The Backbone Trail is a long-distance trail extending 67.79 miles [1] (109.10 km) across the Santa Monica Mountains in the U.S. state of California. Its western terminus is Point Mugu State Park, and …

Find maps, photos, videos and accurate data on the Backbone trail. 7.5 mile one way trail in Louisiana.

The Backbone, which was officially opened in the summer of 2016, crosses the best-protected stretch of coastal Mediterranean habitat in the world and offers an amazing diversity of trail experiences.

Sep 8, 2024 · The Backbone Trail traces a rollercoaster path across the spine of Southern California’s Santa Monica Mountains, traversing craggy peaks, lush canyons, and grassy ridgelines, often within …

Jan 4, 2022 · In this video, we will share with you what the years have taught us: that it's best to hike this trail in eight segments going from west to east. For instance, we recommend that you don't hike in …

Dec 30, 2025 · Rescuers found three hikers dead on Mt Baldy Devil’s Backbone trail after a fall and high winds hampered recovery efforts.

Jan 3, 2026 · Officials ID three hikers who died after falling from Mt. Baldy’s Devil’s Backbone Trail; trails remain closed through Jan. 7.

Mar 23, 2023 · The Backbone Trail is an iconic hiking trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, spanning 67 miles from Will Rodgers Park in Los Angeles to La Jolla Canyon on the Ventura County border. This …

4 days ago · The recent deaths of three hikers have drawn attention to Mt. Baldy's double-sided nature, particularly the exposed-ridgeline path known as the Devil's Backbone Trail.