Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail

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1097 Encinal Canyon Road
malibu,CA90265US Get Directions

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  • Encinal Canyon to Top of the World (or close)-Intermediate

    Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

    PLEASE NOTE START TIME 8:30 & ALLOW PLENTY OF DRIVE TIME. Weather should be a Hi of 78* for the day partly cloudy low winds. It's an out and back, so go as far as you'd like and have time for. Please review the guidelines to participate in our morning hikes. Here are some highlights […]

  • **July 4th Special! Encinal Canyon to Top of the World (or close)-Intermediate

    Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

    **Note start time of 8:30! Come hike for "liberty and justice for all", or at least to be able to eat more at your holiday celebration! It's an out and back, so go as far as you'd like and have time for. Please review the guidelines to participate in our morning hikes. Here are some […]

  • Encinal Canyon to the Top of the World ~ 8 mile Intermediate Hike

    Encinal Canyon Road Backbone Trail 1097 Encinal Canyon Road, malibu, CA, US

    Encinal Canyon is named for encina, the Spanish word for the holm oak, a lovely Mediterranean tree with holly characteristics. Holm oaks are one of the main trees used to establish truffle orchards, but we'll be nosing around the canyon strictly for its beauty. The trail from Encinal is a smooth, firm, and well-traveled singletrack- […]

 

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

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