Trail Detail

Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge

Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains · California

Route

Difficulty

Green Circle

0.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

7 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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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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Conditions

Clear
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65°
11 mph
Gust13 mph
5:54 AM
7:47 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

6% top-layer soil moisture48°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Sunday

a high near 59°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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Trail Details

Surface

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 Sunday because a high near 59°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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