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Backbone Trail

based on 4 tracks & routes #16 hike out of 18 in
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5.3 mi
Distance
2 hrs 43 min
Time
terrain
331 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate out and back trail in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

This is an alternate route for Backbone Trail.


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