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Trailer Canyon Trail

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 4.8 (4)
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“Easy gradual climb to Hub Junction. ”

Mike S
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3.9

Miles

6.3

KM
Doubletrack

2,045' 623 m

High

904' 276 m

Low

1,169' 356 m

Up

28' 9 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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Family Friendly Wide trail, allows for easy social distancing.

Need to Know

Dogs are allowed on the lower portion of the trail but once you cross into the Santa Monica Mountains no dogs.

Description

Surprisingly I have not experienced this trail being very busy. A pretty easy gradual climb that tops out near Temescal Peak. Lush greenery on both sides of the trail. Trail is exposed and can be hot in the summer. (no shade)

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Land Manager: NPS - Topanga State Park

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  4.8 from 4 votes

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#1

in Los Angeles

#359

in California

#6,538

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The Backbone Trail from the Hub to Will Rogers is great fun!
May 12, 2017 near Topanga, CA
Deer in the middle of the day!
Aug 22, 2020 near Topanga, CA
Wide trail, easy ride.
Aug 22, 2020 near Topanga, CA
Grass is a little over grown in a couple of places.
Aug 22, 2020 near Topanga, CA
Disturbed a beautiful Rattler warming up in the morning sun.
Aug 22, 2020 near Topanga, CA
Trailhead at the top
Nov 2, 2017 near Topanga, CA

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Jul 1, 2023
Paul Vander
Fun trail! Went a little further to eagle rock then turned around. Some steep/bumpy sections but nothing too technical.
May 28, 2022
Anthony Teitelbaum
LOST KEYS , black flip key w 3 buttons and one house key reward if found! 3109621243 please help :)
May 27, 2022
Chris J
1st time riding new eBike on this trail that I would bike often, 20 yrs ago! Initial section even more daunting that I remembered 3.1mi — 0h 51m
Jan 1, 2021
Matt Bidgood

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