Backbone Trail is a 22.1 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Malibu, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
birding
hiking
mountain biking
nature trips
walking
views
wild flowers
Inclines are not too difficult but trails are long! Beautiful views to your east and west as you ascend.
Great Hike! Challenging but the view is rewarding!
Great trail. We parked at Kanan Dume and Newton Canyon. Because of all of the recent rain, the greenery was a wonderful surprise and the flowing creeks and waterfalls were a rare sight for a state plagued with a drought for so many years. Trail is pretty straightforward and be warned, there are some descent ascents here. That said, I plan on going back. We also saw a big waterfall (by SoCal standards) that was not directly on this trail, so we plan on going back to try and find a way to it.
Lor L.
Very challenging hike but worth it!
Was an amazing hike , beautiful day , liked how it went from fairly moderate to challenging , great cardio workout. Reached the peak and the ocean view was breathtaking...
did this trail twice started at willrogers park and its a tough trail various changes in elevation and single tracks its a tough trail not for beginers.
go early before hickers.