Dramatic sandstone fins rise along the trail and other rocky outcrops, some with small caves and even a rock arch, invite a bit of climbing. To the west, the trail drops down into a canyon, but the highlight for day hikers is the stretch that begins on the right side of the parking lot. From a dirt parking area at the end of Corral Canyon Road, you can go in two directions. The Backbone certainly lives up to its name along this craggy, high spine above the coast and Malibu Creek State Park. Where: 1501 Will Rogers Park Road off Sunset Boulevard. For a more challenging 11 1/2-mile hike, arrange a car shuttle and leave a vehicle at the Trippet Ranch parking lot in Topanga State Park.ĭistance: 3.6 miles up-and-back to Chicken Ridge.ĭifficulty: Moderate because of climbing. A good turnaround spot for a roughly 3.6-mile round-trip day hike is the bridge at Chicken Ridge. Crossing into Topanga State Park, the Backbone climbs steadily and rather steeply through stands of chaparral, and takes on a wilder feel the farther you go. The Backbone leaves the city behind, but not before offering expansive views of Santa Catalina Island and beyond Downtown Los Angeles to the San Gabriel Mountains. From the parking area, the Inspiration Point Loop Trail leads to the Backbone. The legendary humorist’s onetime ranch is the eastern trailhead for the Backbone Trail. Here are a few easy-to-reach stretches that offer a sample of the Backbone Trail experience.
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