Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon
Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains · California
2.7 mi
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Net Elevation
29 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
2.7 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
29 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
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 61°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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About This Trail
Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon is a 2.7-mile mountain bike trail near Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, California. Surface: singletrack. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 29 min.
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Where is Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon?
Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon 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 - Upper Solstice Canyon?
Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon is 2.7 miles long, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 29 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-14: 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 - Upper Solstice Canyon?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains include Backbone Trail - Fossil Ridge, Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon, Zuma Ridge Motorway, Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon, Backbone Trail - Newton Canyon. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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