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16.8 miles
Distance
2,133 ft
Climb
-2,132 ft
Descent
1,219 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
12 ft
Altitude min
12 ft
Altitude start
13 ft
Altitude end
-32.2%
Grade max
46.8%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
1,742 ft
Distance flat
From Sycamore Canyon Campground climb Sycamore Canyon Fire Road then make a left on Overlook Trail. Ride down Sycamore Backbone, then climb Guadalasca back to the start of Sycamore Backbone. Ride down Sycamore Backbone the second time, then complete the loop by riding down Sycamore Canyon Fire Road back to the campground.
16.8 mile loop riding Sycamore Backbone twice while avoiding climbing Hell Hill.
Detailed Description
Point Mugu Loop is a 17 mile popular intermediate route located near Malibu California. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 2,133 ft with a max elevation of 1,219 ft then descends -2,132 ft.
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Stats
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Distance17 miles
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Avg time1 hr 53 min
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Altitude min12 ft
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Altitude start12 ft
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Altitude end13 ft
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Climb2,133 ft
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Descent-2,132 ft
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Grade max-32.2%
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Grade min46.8%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat1,742 ft
12 Reviews & Comments
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Really nice loop with a variety of terrain. Hell Hill earns its name — a steep, super tough climb. But the Backbone descent is a nice reward for grinding it out. There’s water on the fire road at the end of Backbone descent.
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Smoothed out Backbone Trail - 4/20/25 - Mountain Biking - Sycamore Canyon, CA
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