Backbone Trail
Old Malibu · California
5.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
55 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
5.1 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
55 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
FoggyNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.
Forecast window
Thursday
a high near 67°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Backbone Trail is a 5.1-mile mountain bike trail near Old Malibu, California. Surface: footway. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 55 min.
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.
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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 5.1 miles long, with a footway surface, with an estimated ride time of 55 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Backbone Trail?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Backbone Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Old Malibu include Backbone Trail Pt 2, Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail), Overlook Fire Road (Bacxbone Trail), Overlook Fire Road, Overlook Fire Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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