Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon
Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, California
0.5 mi
Distance
23 ft
Elev. Gain
11m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon 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 0.5 miles long and gains 23 feet. 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 | 607 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 579 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
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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Wild Malibu
7.1 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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