![]() ![]() On the way down, look for a second, smaller circle of rocks on the left side of the trail. 0:17 – Sandstone cave on the Backbone Trail (head to the left of it)Īt about 1.7 miles, you reach the high point of the section (2,200 feet) and begin a descent, starting to contour south. You follow the ridge over several hills, with views of Malibu Creek State Park and the Goat Buttes to the north (left) and the ocean and Corral Canyon to the south. Head left on the motorway and continue east, passing by a rock garden and more caves, including one said to have been a frequent hangout of Doors lead singer Jim Morrison and has sadly been vandalized to the point of having access blocked. Look for a tall outcrop with a cave carved through it, and follow a passage downhill through the rocks, joining the motorway about half a mile from the start. First, you make your way through some more geological formations. At the top of the ridge, you’ll notice the Mesa Peak Motorway below, which you will soon join. Keep an eye out for the ruins of a car wreck on the left side of the trail. You drop into a pleasant, wooded area (some of the only shade on the entire route), and begin a climb to a ridge. 0:07 – The trail heads to the left of the outcrop (times are approximate)įrom the parking area, head east on a rough path leading through some sandstone outcrops. This hike doesn’t quite have the scenic variety that the eastern approach does, but there are still good ocean views and a lot of interesting geology. The trailhead is actually higher than Mesa Peak, but there’s a lot of up and down in both directions, amounting to a substantial workout. You already know how to get to Mesa Peak from the east, so now, let’s try the western approach, from the end of Corral Canyon Road. More information: here Everytrail report hereĠ:00 – Heading east on the Backbone Trail from the parking lot (click thumbnails to see the full sized version).Recommended gear: hiking poles sunblock sun hat.USGS topo maps: Point Dume, Malibu Beach.Difficulty Rating: PG-13 (distance, elevation gain, terrain).Agency: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.From the Pacific Coast Highway, take Corral Canyon (2.3 miles west of Malibu Canyon Road, 0.7 miles east of Latigo Canyon Road) north for 5 miles to its end. Location: Santa Monica Mountains, near Malibu. ![]() Wildflowers on the Mesa Peak Motorway Skull-like rock on the Mesa Peak Motorway Mesa Peak from Corral Canyon ![]()
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