Backbone Trail from Malibu Canyon to Stunt, Scheuren and Saddle Peak Roads
Mileage: 6.8 miles
Agencies: NPS, Mountains Restoration Trust, Malibu Creek State Park
Flora: Chaparral, Streamside, Oak Woodland
Human history: You'll see lots of urban encroachment in this area.
Cautions: From the parking lot, go inland on Malibu Canyon Road, across the bridge, then cross onto Piuma Road at the signal. Continue on Piuma Road about .3 mile to 26026 Piuma Road. The trailhead will be on your right by the telephone pole. After a short trail walk, you'll re-cross Piuma Road then begin the uphill that will eventually bring the trail out to Stunt Rd. A short walk up that road will bring you to the intersection of Stunt, Scheuren and Saddle Peak Roads.
