Backbone Trail
0.6 mi
Distance
167 ft
Elev. Gain
17m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Backbone Trail is a point-to-point trail in Topanga State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Los Angeles County, California. It is 0.6 miles long and gains 167 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to bikes. It is in or next to Topanga, California.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 242 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 297 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 240 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Topanga State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Topanga, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Topanga State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(818) 880-0363
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