Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon
Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains · California
2.5 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
28 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
2.5 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
28 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Thursday
a high near 84°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
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About This Trail
Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon is a 2.5-mile mountain bike trail near Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, California. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 28 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 - Zuma Canyon as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Surface
Singletrack
Technical Rating
Blue Square
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Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon FAQ
Where is Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon?
Backbone Trail - Zuma 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 - Zuma Canyon?
Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon is 2.5 miles long, rated blue square, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 28 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 84°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Backbone Trail - Zuma Canyon?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains include Calabasas Peak Motorway, Backbone Trail - Mesa Peak Motorway, Backbone Trail - Upper Solstice Canyon, Backbone Trail - Trancas Canyon, Bulldog Motorway. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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