• Afternoon clouds cover the distance peaks of the iconic Boney Mountain

    Santa Monica Mountains

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Partial Park Closure Due to Hazardous Conditions

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa re-opens 5/14/13, with restrictions (sunrise to sunset, not all trails). Sandstone Peak & Mishe Mokwa trails will also open, as will Backbone Trail east of Point Mugu State Park boundary. Point Mugu backcountry remains closed. More »

  • Trucks on Cheeseboro Canyon Trail

    Occasional truck traffic (approx 6 trips per day) will take place on Cheeseboro Cyn Trail weekdays between 8am & 4pm for demolition and removal of Cheeseboro Tank. Should be completed by 5/24/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »

TMP Conceptual Trail Policy Alternatives

September Public Scoping Meetings
Maps and Graphics

Draft Trail Map Alternatives

Each alternative is split into three sections of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Each alternative also includes a map that highlights changes from Current Conditions.

Maps are in PDF format. Each map is approximately 5-10 megabytes. Each alternative and the Current Conditions map are blanketed by a numbered reference grid. When mailing your comments on the alternatives, please to reference the alternative and the grid number.

*Due to the size of the files, it is best to save the files to your disk before opening them. PC users just need to right-click and select "Save Link As", Mac users can just drag and drop the files.

Use this Legend to help identify the trails.

Draft Trail Map Alternatives

Draft Trail Map Features - Summary

Each alternative is split into three sections of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Each alternative also includes a map that highlights changes from current conditions.

Current Conditions

Map 1(West)
Map 2 (Middle)
Map 3 (East)

Low Use Alternative

Map 1 (West)
Map 2 (Middle)
Map 3 (East)
Change

High Use Alternative

Map 1 (West)
Map 2 (Middle)
Map 3 (East)
Change

Hybrid Alternative

Map 1 (West)
Map 2 (Middle)
Map 3 (East)
Change

Backbone Trail Planning: Trailheads and Camps

Backbone Trail Map

Regional Trails

Regonal Trails Map

Did You Know?

The adult female of this cub died in 2005.

A study that began in 2002 reveals a lion and his offspring are surviving in the Santa Monica Mountains. Radio collars track them crossing roads and navigating through open spaces. Their future is uncertain, but with conservation efforts, they may continue to make these mountains their home.