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Santa Monica Mountains

Santa Monica Mountains

The best MTB trails in the Santa Monica Mountains

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Mountain biking in the Santa Monica Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Los Angeles County. To help you experience the best the …

Last updated: December 12, 2025

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1. Sycamore Canyon loop — Point Mugu State Park

46.8km

04:31

1,140m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Yedvarts, Cheney & Backbone Trail loop — Topanga State Park

34.0km

03:31

1,000m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sullivan Canyon – Topanga State Park

14.9km

01:34

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Backbone Trail — Point Mugu State Park

17.7km

01:43

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Backbone Trail western loop — Ventura County

40.1km

04:05

1,170m

1,160m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Zuma Ridge Trail loop — Santa Monica National Recreation Area

21.8km

02:26

830m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Dos Vientos Open Space loop — Camarillo

21.0km

01:55

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Triunfo Canyon Trail loop — Thousand Oaks

10.3km

00:53

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Point Mugu Beach Overlook – Old Boney Trail loop from Port Hueneme

31.6km

02:59

630m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Sycamore Canyon North climb – Old Boney Trail loop from Westlake Village

29.4km

02:16

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in the Santa Monica Mountains

1. Sycamore Canyon loop — Point Mugu State Park

2. Yedvarts, Cheney & Backbone Trail loop — Topanga State Park

3. Sullivan Canyon – Topanga State Park

4. Backbone Trail — Point Mugu State Park

5. Backbone Trail western loop — Ventura County

6. Zuma Ridge Trail loop — Santa Monica National Recreation Area

7. Dos Vientos Open Space loop — Camarillo

8. Triunfo Canyon Trail loop — Thousand Oaks

9. Point Mugu Beach Overlook – Old Boney Trail loop from Port Hueneme

10. Sycamore Canyon North climb – Old Boney Trail loop from Westlake Village

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