Backbone Trail - Mesa Peak Motorway
Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, California
4.2 mi
Distance
312 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 33m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Backbone Trail - Mesa Peak Motorway is a point-to-point trail in Malibu Creek State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Los Angeles County, California. It is 4.2 miles long and gains 312 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Malibu, California, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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 | 635 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 677 ft |
| End | 4.2 mi | 242 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Malibu Creek State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Malibu, CA · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Malibu Creek 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) 451-9642
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