Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail)
Old Malibu · California
0.7 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
8 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
0.7 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
8 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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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
Wednesday
a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail) is a 0.7-mile mountain bike trail near Old Malibu, California. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a doubletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 8 min, 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 Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail) as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail) FAQ
Where is Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail)?
Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (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 Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail)?
Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail) is 0.7 miles long, with a doubletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 8 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail)?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Wednesday because a high near 77°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Sycamore Canyon Fire Road (Backbone Trail)?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Old Malibu include Overlook Fire Road (Bacxbone Trail), Wood Canyon Vista Trail (Backbone Trail), Overlook Fire Road, Overlook Fire Road, Guadalasca Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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