Go trail running in Santa Monica Mountains with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 23 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Santa Monica Mountains.
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A complete traverse of the Santa Monica Mountains outside of Los Angeles along the Backbone Trail with terminuses at Will Rogers State Park and Ray Miller Trailhead
Difficult Trail Running
Ridgeline run with ocean views above the Pacific Coast Highway
Easy Trail Running
A tough mountain run with outstanding views over Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
Difficult Trail Running
Backbone Trail Section 6: Encinal Canyon Road to Mishe Mokwa Trail
Moderate Trail Running
Backbone Trail Section 5: Latigo Canyon Road to Encinal Canyon Road
Moderate Trail Running
Backbone Trail Section 4: Piuma Road to Latigo Canyon Road
Moderate Trail Running
Backbone Trail Section 3: Saddle Peak to Piuma Lot
Moderate Trail Running
Backbone Trail Section 2 Trippet Ranch to Saddle Peak
Moderate Trail Running
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