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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Weather outlook
Cloudy0.6" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Forecast window
Sunday
a high near 62°F, little expected rain, 5% 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. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 7 min.
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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 is the weather outlook for Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.6" of rain expected today. Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains include Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon, Zuma Ridge Motorway, Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon, Backbone Trail - Newton Canyon, Backbone Trail - Upper Newton Canyon. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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