Los Angeles County, California, United States
66.7 miles (107.4 km) · 11,506 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Backbone Trail (CA) is a 66.7 mile route in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The course features 11,506 feet of elevation gain and 12,057 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 8.3 miles and gains 1,857 feet. Vertical rate measures 174 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 66% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 89.64th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring California's mountain terrain.
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