4.6 mi
Distance
276 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 40m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rogers Road 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 4.6 miles long and gains 276 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Topanga, 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 | 578 ft |
| High point | 0.8 mi | 607 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 347 ft |
Trail Details
- 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 · about 1 mi away
- 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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Musch Camp Trail and Horse Camp
1.8 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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Malibu Creek State Park
9.3 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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Rafael’s RV park
10.1 mi awayNorth Hollywood, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
TINY TIKI RETRO HIDEAWAY
10.4 mi awayChatsworth, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Malibu Beach RV Park
11.8 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Malibu, CA
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Sage Ranch - Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
11.8 mi awaySimi Valley, CA
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