![]() You can't reserve online so either bring $7 cash to pay at the post or you can hike a mile down to a nearby parking lot where they take credit cards. If I missed anything please let me know!Ī developed paid campground right along the trail with water, trash service, and pit toilets. As you can see above there's a large area west of Malibu Creek where there are no campgrounds and they don't legally let you camp in the backcountry as of 2020. Hollywood History and Easy Access: Inspiration Point at Will Rogers State Historic Parkįor more information, visit: to the #1 biggest barrier to doing this trail as a thru hike. Summit Ascent: Sandstone Peak at Circle X RanchĪwesome Rock Formations: Castro Crest at Malibu Creek, State Park and Upper Solstice Canyon Ocean Views: Ray Miller Trail at Point Mugu State Park Wildlife: Coyote, mule deer, red-tailed hawks, turkey vulture, California quail, California towhee, scrub jays, western fence lizards, Pacific rattlesnakes, and king snakes Plants: Coastal sage scrub, chaparral, riparian woodlands, freshwater marshes, oak woodlands, and oak savannas We recommend day hiking in section rather than attempting a multi-day backpacking trip. There are only a few campgrounds on and near the Background Trail. You’ll experience deep wooded canyons, rocky outcrop spires, ocean vistas that include the Channel islands, and sweeping inland views to the San Gabriel Mountains and downtown LA.ĭogs are welcomed on National Park Service trails, as long as they are leashed and under control. ![]() The Backbone crosses the best-protected stretch of coastal Mediterranean habitat in the world and offers an amazing diversity of trail experiences. Other activities: Rock climbing, Birding, Picnicking, Photography Trail running Of the trail’s 67 miles: Hikers can access all 67, Mountain bikers 43, Equestrians 67 Stretching 67 miles, the Backbone Trail invites nearby residents to explore surprisingly accessible nature. 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. I hope you can check it out, see you on the trails.įull text displayed on the infographic here: The series will cover logistical issues and what to bring, and break down the eight segments of the trail that you can follow, along with valuable insights from park rangers on natural and cultural resources along the way. That's why the National Park Service is coming out with a series of videos for folks interested in hiking a segment of the trail or all 67 miles of it from Point Mugu to Will Rogers State Historic Park. If you're interested in hiking the Backbone Trail, I highly recommend it, but being prepared is key. I was thrilled to be selected to be part of this group that hiked eight segments of the backbone trail with park rangers and volunteers. Wouldn't it be great if more people experienced the outdoors? In 2017 I saw a post by Latino Outdoors, inviting us to hike the Backbone Trail, the premier hiking trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. All this national park land all around me and I didn't even know about it. Although I've lived here many years, I didn't know about the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area until I hiked to Sandstone Peak about 10 years ago. Hola, my name is Jazmín Ortega and I live in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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