Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail)
Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains · California
0.2 mi
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Net Elevation
2 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
0.2 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
2 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.
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 2 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Thursday
a high near 67°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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About This Trail
Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail) is a 0.2-mile mountain bike trail near Unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains, California. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 2 min.
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Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail) FAQ
Where is Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail)?
Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail) 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 Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail)?
Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail) is 0.2 miles long, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 2 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail)?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: 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 Etz Meloy Motorway (Backbone Trail)?
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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