4.4 mi
Distance
20 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 28m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Backbone Trail - Saddle Peak Trail is a point-to-point trail in Los Angeles County, California. It is 4.4 miles long and gains 20 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is closed to bikes. The nearest town is Topanga, California, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 826 ft |
| End | 4.4 mi | 224 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
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Topanga, CA · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Los Angeles County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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TINY TIKI RETRO HIDEAWAY
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