Our fifth Wilderness Adventures Section Fall 2026 Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be l0 miles with 2800 elevation gain on the BBT going from the Malibu Creek area to the Latigo Canyon Trailhead. We will take the Mesa Peak Trail though the upper Corral and Solstice Canyon areas.The outing will be a one-way shuttle hike. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a good attitude.
We will meet at 7:30 AM at the Backbone Trail at Latigo Canyon Trailhead on Latigo Canyon Road, from PCH go north 7 miles on Latigo Canyon Road to a dirt lot on the right side or from the 101 go 7 miles south on Kanan Dume to a left on Latigo Canyon Road then 3 miles to the dirt lot now on your left. From the meeting point at the Latigo Canyon Trailhead we will car shuttle 14 miles to the start point at the Malibu Creek State Park Backbone Trailhead near Piuma and Las Virgenes. Carpools are encouraged.
This is a Front Country hike. A medical form is recommended, but not required. If you have one, please carry it with you. Copies of the form will be available to fill out at the trailhead as well.
