| Here goes Jon Ham www.fitnesstrainingbyjon.com down backbone trail in Point Mugu State Park which is a 740 foot descent. More info -- From venturacountytrails.org Wood Canyon Vista Trail (Backbone Trail) Description This trail is much easier than Hell Hill for getting to Overlook Fire Road but a little more difficult than Guadalasca. It is slightly more steep and significantly more rocky. Nevertheless, for intermediate riders, it is equally enjoyable and provides some great views of Sycamore Canyon below. It's also great fun to go down it. Unlike the other two routes up, this trail starts from the Sycamore Canyon Fire Road, less than a quarter mile south of the junction with Wood Canyon Fire Road. There are some great trails around Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley, but many people consider Sycamore Canyon in Point Mugu State park to be the best, especially for novice and intermediate users. It has a great variety of single tracks and fire roads with a variety of degrees of difficulty, but none of them are really rocky, loose or rutted. It is secluded so you don't see any development, and there are lots of trees to provide shade and beauty. It can get hot here in the summertime, especially on the trails that climb out of the cayon,but it's still one of the least hot places to ride and hike. In the canyon there are trees and shade, but up on the higher trails there are great views. Sycamore Canyon trails are very accessible. There is plenty of free parking at the top ... |
