

8 Backbone Trail routes from Malibu to Pacific Palisades - Los Angeles Times How to hike L.A.’s wild 67-mile Backbone Trail in 8 day hikes The sun sets behind the Santa Monica Mountains in. The creek side location with popular swim area and lush forest surroundings make Backbone Rock Campground particularly desirable during hot summer months. Photo about opening, geologic, mountains, geology, fishing, railroad, hiking, tunnel, landmark, hike, train, virginia, road. With 10 campsites and an adjacent large Civilian Conservation Corps- built reservable pavilion with lawn, Backbone Rock is a great option for a group to reserve the whole campground for retreats and other events. Backbone Rock Trail Moderate 4.1 (95) Cherokee National Forest Photos (210) Directions Print/PDF map Length 4.8 miElevation gain 1,377 ftRoute type Out & back Experience this 4.8-mile out-and-back trail near Shady Valley, Tennessee. There are 10 single campsites, including two double sites within Backbone Rock Campground. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 min to complete. The Backbone Trail runs roughly east-west for 67 miles (or so) through Southern California’s Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, passing through a patchwork of federal and state lands that include: Point Mugu State Park, Circle X Ranch, Zuma-Trancas Canyons, Malibu Creek State Park, Topanga State Park, and Will Rogers State Historic Park. Each site contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder.īackbone Rock Campground is located along the beautiful Beaverdam Creek nestled in the mountains of the Southern Appalachians.

Along with camping, Beaverdam Creek is stocked with trout.
