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Latigo Canyon Trailhead

Fall In To the Gap – Latigo to Corral Canyon ~ Intermediate Hike

Latigo Canyon Trailhead 1765 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

Today we'll hike the Backbone Trail looking for wildflowers. We'll begin at Latigo Canyon and walk on dirt and stuff until we reach the familiar sandstone structures of Mesa Peak Motorway. Along the way, we'll cross Castro Crest and descend into Upper Solstice Canyon before we climb to Mesa Peak Motorway, at the top of […]

Latigo Canyon to Upper Solstice Canyon ~ Gentler Friendly (but not easy!)

Latigo Canyon Trailhead 1765 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

Down and up and down, and then up and down and up. We will hike out and back on the Backbone Trail from Latigo Canyon, across Castro Crest and descending into Upper Solstice Canyon. 2.7miles out, 2.7 miles back. Elevation gain is about or under 1050 ft. Trail is single track almost all the way. […]

Gentler Friendly (but not easy!) Latigo Canyon to Upper Solstice Canyon

Latigo Canyon Trailhead 1765 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

Down and up and down, and then up and down and up. We will hike out and back on the Backbone Trail from Latigo Canyon, across Castro Crest and descending into Upper Solstice Canyon. 2.5 miles out, 2.5 miles back. Elevation gain is about or under 1000 ft. Trail is single track almost all the […]

Trail Restoration at the 2023 Santa Monica Mtns Trail Days, April 21-23

Latigo Canyon Trailhead 1765 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

With all the rain we've had this winter, the trails in Pt. Mugu State Park (Sycamore Canyon) have a lot of ruts to fill and brush to cut back. How does free camping at the Danielson Ranch in Point Mugu State Park, a barbecue dinner, coffee & bagels in the mornings and the chance to […]

Fall In To the Gap – Latigo to Corral Canyon ~ Intermediate Hike

Latigo Canyon Trailhead 1765 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, US

Today we'll hike the Backbone Trail looking for wildflowers. We'll begin at Latigo Canyon and walk on dirt and stuff until we reach the familiar sandstone structures of Mesa Peak Motorway. Along the way, we'll cross Castro Crest and descend into Upper Solstice Canyon before we climb to Mesa Peak Motorway, at the top of […]

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