4.6 mi
Distance
440 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 45m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Backbone Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 640 ft |
| High point | 1.9 mi | 727 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 635 ft |
Trail Details
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lake Sherwood, CA · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Ventura County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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