2026 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains #4 – Hondo Canyon to Saddle Peak

Name: 2026 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains #4 – Hondo Canyon to Saddle Peak
Start: 2026-09-05T07:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-09-05T13:30:00-06:00
Location: Hondo Canyon Backbone Trailhead

Join us on our fourth hike in the Wilderness Adventures Section 2026 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series. This outing is a 10-miles, 2300′ gain out and back hike on the Backbone Trail up Hondo Canyon to Saddle Peak (2789’) including fossils on the Fossil Trail.

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Hondo Canyon Backbone Trailhead (take Old Topanga Canyon Road mile from Topanga Canyon Boulevard; very limited parking in dirt on street). If coming from PCH, do not make a left turn into the small parking area. Rather, drive less than 1/2 mile further until you reach a straight part of the road. Safely turn around and drive back to the trailhead. Carpools encouraged.

Bring water, lunch, hiking shoes, and a good attitude. Rain, excessive heat, or Red Flag alert cancels.

September 05 2026

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Date:	September 5
Time:	7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hiking Group:	Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
RSVP:	Visit Meetup Website

Venue

Hondo Canyon Backbone Trailhead

454-476 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga,CA90290US

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Organizer

Hike, Backpack, Climb, Travel with Wilderness Travel Course
Email:	hiking-609-list@meetup.com
Website:	Visit Organizer Website

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Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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