This out-and-back hike on the Backbone Trail is about 8 miles with about 1,550′ of total elevation gain. The hike starts and ends at our usual trailhead for the Encinal Canyon hike. We’ll cross the road, descend into a shaded single-track trail with a couple of lovely small water crossings, then ascend until we get to the big tree that we use as a rendezvous point when we hike the Newton Canyon trail. That’s 5.3 miles…we intend to go on to the bridge over the creek, completing a round trip o 8.3 miles. Along the way we’ll see the monument commemorating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s donation of the last 40 acres to complete the end-to-end Backbone Trail.
Trailhead Directions: Exit 101 at Kanan Road, and drive south to the Mulholland Road intersection, where you’ll turn right. Keep to the left, as Encinal splits off within the first half mile or so. Drive west on Encinal to the parking lot at the trailhead.
Please review the guidelines to participate in our hikes. Here are some highlights and a link to the guidelines:
Restrictions apply for your safety and ours:
- Don’t show up unless you’re on the “Attending” list
- No “Plus Ones” on this hike
- Plan on completing the entire hike at a moderate pace or please find an alternative hike that better suits your hiking level.
- All participants must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- No dogs on Weekday Trailblazers hikes
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any Weekday Trailblazers Meetup event, you are releasing the Weekday Trailblazers Meetup Group and its organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
