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2,710 ft
Distance
-262 ft
Descent
00:13:42
Avg time
-262 ft
Altitude change
2,401 ft
Altitude min
2,664 ft
Altitude max
2,664 ft
Altitude start
2,402 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
2,615 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:13:42
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Backbone Overlook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Encinal Canyon
    Agoura Hills, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71638 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #285118 in Trail Running
    • #94058 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Backbone Overlook is a 2,710 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Agoura Hills California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 48 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Aug 3, 2026 @ 12:16am (America/Sao_Paulo)
Aug 2, 2026
 Nicely cleared out
Jun 29, 2024 @ 5:09pm
Jun 29, 2024
Jun 23, 2024 @ 3:11am
Jun 23, 2024
May 9, 2024 @ 10:57am
May 9, 2024
 Trail work has been done and the brush cut back. The trail is in good shape.
Sep 23, 2023 @ 4:21pm
Sep 23, 2023
 First part off of yerba buena is super steep and loose, not rideable up, then it's super overgrown bushwhacking to the summit. don't recommend
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        Directions to backbone-overlook trailhead (34.105980, -118.915460)
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        The climb is a hike a bike to get to the top, but you are rewarded with the panoramic view and the downhill is fun and techy.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Backbone Overlook located?
        Backbone Overlook is located in Encinal Canyon, Agoura Hills, California, United States. It is part of the Encinal Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.10598, -118.91546.
        ▼ How hard is Backbone Overlook?
        Backbone Overlook is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone Overlook?
        The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,401 ft to 2,664 ft.
        ▼ Is Backbone Overlook a point to point trail?
        Backbone Overlook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Backbone Overlook?
        Backbone Overlook is 2,710 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backbone Overlook?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Backbone Overlook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Backbone Overlook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backbone Overlook are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Backbone Overlook?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Backbone Overlook. The trail is 2,710 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Backbone Overlook?
        Backbone Overlook is a very popular trail. There have been 236 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 321 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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