Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge
Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains · California
0.6 mi
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Net Elevation
7 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
0.6 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
7 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
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
Saturday
a high near 66°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
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About This Trail
Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge is a 0.6-mile mountain bike trail near Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, California. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 7 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains.
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Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Dirt
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge FAQ
Where is Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge?
Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge is a mountain bike trail near Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge?
Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge is 0.6 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 7 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Saturday because a high near 66°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains include Calabasas Peak Motorway, Calabasas Peak Motorway, Las Virgenes View Trail, Puerco Canyon Motorway, Newton Motorway. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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