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Backbone Trail - Kanan Dune To Corral Canyon Mountain Bike Trail
Agoura Hills, California
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
1 trail review |
| Status: |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 13 miles | Global Rank: #1330 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 2 | Wishlist: 5 |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +3,454/-3,681 ft |
Directions
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Description: Santa Monica Mountains ridgeline trail has been a vision for more than 50
years. Originally, it was to run from Griffith Park to Point Mugu, but that idea
never went forward. In the 1970s, with the establishment of state parks in the
mountains, the notion began to crystallize. The Backbone Trail would stretch
from Will Rogers State Historic Park to Point Mugu, anchored in the middle by
Malibu Creek State Park.
When completed, The Backbone Trail will be 65 miles long. Unfortunately, not
all of it will be open to mountain bikers. Bikes will be restricted to fireroads
except for certain areas of singletrack. This route describes a 12.66-mile out-
and-back section of nicely maintained singletrack with a high fun factor which is
a favorite of local riders.
This route goes east from the TH parking area. Begin with a steep climb going
south. The trail will then turn east and take you across Kanan Road by
crossing the top of the tunnel. You will cross Latigo Canyon Road (and TH) at
mile 2.23. You will arrive at the saddle (Newton Mtwy) at mile 3.63 and reach
your turnaround point at Corral Canyon Road (and TH) at mile 6.35.
This route has a lot of fun descents going both ways; which you will earn with
a series of climbs. Nothing too serious and all doable. You will feel like you've
had a great ride when you're back to your vehicle.
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Description: Santa Monica Mountains ridgeline trail has been a vision for more than 50
years. Originally, it was to run from Griffith Park to Point Mugu, but that idea
never went forward. In the 1970s, with the establishment of state parks in the
mountains, the notion began to crystallize. The Backbone Trail would stretch
from Will Rogers State Historic Park to Point Mugu, anchored in the middle by
Malibu Creek State Park.
When completed, The Backbone Trail will be 65 miles long. Unfortunately, not
all of it will be open to mountain bikers. Bikes will be restricted to fireroads
except for certain areas of singletrack. This route describes a 12.66-mile out-
and-back section of nicely maintained singletrack with a high fun factor which is
a favorite of local riders.
This route goes east from the TH parking area. Begin with a steep climb going
south. The trail will then turn east and take you across Kanan Road by
crossing the top of the tunnel. You will cross Latigo Canyon Road (and TH) at
mile 2.23. You will arrive at the saddle (Newton Mtwy) at mile 3.63 and reach
your turnaround point at Corral Canyon Road (and TH) at mile 6.35.
This route has a lot of fun descents going both ways; which you will earn with
a series of climbs. Nothing too serious and all doable. You will feel like you've
had a great ride when you're back to your vehicle.
added on July 10, 2011 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by norski on July 10, 2011
There's a lot of fun riding in this section of the Backbone Trail. Very worth your effort to go check it out. You want to come back and do it again.
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