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Saddle Peak Section, Backbone Trail
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsUnited StatesCaliforniaLos Angeles County
Saddle Peak Section, Backbone Trail
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David Howells
December 10, 2023
Running
This is the Saddle Peak section of the Backbone Trail. The 67-mile-long Backbone Trail traverses the entire Santa Monica Mountain range. The trail crosses some of the best-protected stretches of coastal Mediterranean habitat in the world. This section has some stunning sandstone rock formations and great views of the Santa Monica Mountain Range. This section offers spectacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, Malibu and Los Angeles.
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Distance 543 m
Uphill 0 m
Downhill 110 m