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OSM map layer · LineString
34.09, -118.79 · rel 2748910
34.09, -118.79 · rel 2748910
Backbone Trail
107,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
California · 34.09°N ·
118.79°W
107,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
5× viewpoint
11× summit
1× ruins
1× Water
1× Attraction
Inspiration Point
monument ·
52 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Inspiration Point
viewpoint ·
55 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sandstone Peak
viewpoint ·
69 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Boney Mountain
summit ·
103 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Boney Peak
summit ·
121 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Exchange Peak
summit ·
235 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Split Rock
summit ·
294 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Skull Rock
summit ·
301 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tri Peaks
summit ·
485 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stunt Road Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
19,4 km
18%
Temescal Peak
summit ·
28 m off route
19,4 km
18%
McAuley Peak
summit ·
37 m off route
19,4 km
18%
Microwave Communications Tower Ruins
ruins ·
75 m off route
19,4 km
18%
Saddle Peak
summit ·
76 m off route
19,4 km
18%
Eagle Rock
summit ·
82 m off route
19,4 km
18%
Inspiration Point
viewpoint ·
99 m off route
19,4 km
18%
David M. Brown Overlook
viewpoint ·
243 m off route
19,4 km
18%
Eagle Spring
Water ·
279 m off route
19,4 km
18%
Castro Peak
summit ·
426 m off route
19,4 km
18%
The Notorious Byrd Brothers Album Cover Location
Attraction ·
440 m off route
19,4 km
18%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Backbone Trail is 107.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Backbone Trail takes approximately 26h 51min to complete.
No, Backbone Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Backbone Trail starts near coordinates 34.0908, -119.026.
Backbone Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.