There were some parts more technical than others, but the ease of this segment was pleasant enough that I wanted more! While the terrain looked perilous from afar, the ride was smooth enough that you could go at almost any tempo you pleased. Since there are parts that lean more towards mountain bikes than gravel, I though trying the 1.2 mile section from Encinal Canyon Road to Mulholland would be short enough that bailing out wouldn’t be such a time suck. That was until a couple of years ago when I got a bit more adventurous. Previously, my favorite section of the Backbone Trail was the one furthest west, with long, sweeping turns with plenty of room to negotiate as you enjoy gorgeous views with the ocean as a backdrop. While there are sections that are fire road, the majority of it is single track with varying degrees of difficulty and maintenance to deal with. Since the Backbone Trail was connected in piecemeal fashion, so are the conditions as well. Still, I’ve experienced all but fifteen miles of the trail whether by hiking, biking or trail running before this excursion. Unfortunately, you can’t experience the entire trail by bike as a couple of significant blocks doesn’t allow cycling. Its origins began in the 1970s, but it wasn’t until 2016 that the entire trail was connected.Īlong the way, the Backbone Trail showcases some of the best views the area has to offer not just of the Pacific Ocean, but the terrain itself.īackbone Trail: Encincal to Circle X Ranch: 10.09 Miles, 1,625 feet of elevation. This 67 mile connection begins out of Will Rogers Historic State Park in the Pacific Palisades and rides the ridgeline into Ventura County ending at Point Mugu State Park. If there’s a trail that best defines the Santa Monica Mountains, it easily would have to be the Backbone Trail.
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