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HIKING ROUTE

# Backbone Trail

Los Angeles · Ventura · approximately 66.6 mapped miles in California

[Los Angeles parks ↗](https://caparks.org/counties/los-angeles)[Ventura parks ↗](https://caparks.org/counties/ventura)

## The mapped route.

Only the mapped California portions are shown. Mileage is estimated from those lines, including mapped branches, and may differ from an official trail length. Disconnected lines are not instructions to cross unmapped land.

[View this route on OpenStreetMap ↗](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2748910)

## Plan before you walk.

**Mapped distance**: 66.6 miles in California; approximate

**Route type**: Hiking route

**OSM walking network**: Regional

This route comes from community-maintained map data. Access, trail condition, difficulty, seasonal restrictions, and the route’s continuity have not been independently verified. Follow current official maps, signs, and closures.

## Parks along the mapped route.

Links indicate a mapped boundary overlap, not confirmation that the park manages every segment.

[Malibu Creek State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/malibu-creek-state-park)[Point Mugu State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/point-mugu-state-park)[Topanga State Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/topanga-state-park)[Will Rogers State Historic Park ↗](https://caparks.org/parks/will-rogers-state-historic-park)

## Notices from parks along this route.

Each notice retains its own park, area, or regional scope. These notices do not establish a closure of the entire trail.

Visitor informationAccess & reservations

### Malibu Creek State Park: Selected high-demand campsites

Park-specific information

- [Selected high-demand campsites](https://caparks.org/parks/malibu-creek-state-park)

Some campsites use a monthly reservation drawing. Check the Camping & Lodging section of ReserveCalifornia for the active drawing and eligible campsites.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=614)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Closure noticeFacilities

### Point Mugu State Park: Thornhill Broome Campground

Park-specific information

- [Thornhill Broome Campground](https://caparks.org/parks/point-mugu-state-park)

The campground is closed beginning October 8, 2026 because of high tides. The source does not give a reopening date.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Visitor advisoryFacilities

### Point Mugu State Park: La Jolla day use and group camp water

Park-specific information

- [La Jolla day use and group camp water](https://caparks.org/parks/point-mugu-state-park)

Water is shut off for maintenance until further notice. The agency asks hikers and campers to bring their own water.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Visitor advisoryWildlife

### Point Mugu State Park: Park wildlife sightings

Park-specific information

- [Park wildlife sightings](https://caparks.org/parks/point-mugu-state-park)

The agency reports mountain lion sightings and links its wildlife guidance. Review those instructions before heading out; the notice does not announce a park closure.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

## Source & map data

Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), under the [Open Database License (ODbL)](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). [OSM relation 2748910](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2748910) · source snapshot Oct 20, 2026 · imported Oct 20, 2026.

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