Trail Detail
Backbone Trail
Old Malibu · California
Difficulty
Not Rated
7.5 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
1h 21m
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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About This Trail
Backbone Trail is a 7.5-mile mountain bike trail near Old Malibu, California. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a footway surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 1h 21m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Old Malibu rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Old Malibu.
Mountain Biking in Old Malibu
Old Malibu is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Backbone Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.
Best Window This Week
Sunday
a high near 75°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
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Trail Details
Surface
Footway
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Backbone Trail FAQ
Where is Backbone Trail?
Backbone Trail is a mountain bike trail near Old Malibu, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Backbone Trail?
Backbone Trail is 7.5 miles long, with a footway surface, with an estimated ride time of 1h 21m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Backbone Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Sunday because a high near 75°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Backbone Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Old Malibu include Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail), Overlook Fire Road (Bacxbone Trail), Wood Canyon Vista Trail (Backbone Trail), Overlook Fire Road, Overlook Fire Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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