Backbone Trail Trek 2012:

Saturday-to-Saturday, May 5-12, 2012

• About Last Year's Trek

  • From SMMTC: Perspective and photos from the 2011 Trek by the SMMTC
  • From VC Star: A reporter from the Ventura County Star gave a day-by-day account from hiking with us in 2011
  • From LA Hiking Guide: The Los Angeles Hiking Guide's "Hikes You Can Do" prepared an excellent video on our 2011 Trek

• General Info

  • Informational flyer / description for the 2012 Trek
  • Read about prior Treks: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006
  • Information and Maps for the Backbone Trail* (NPS website... *NOTE: Statements on the NPS webpage indicating that the 2012 hike is full refer only to the NPS led group hike, and NOT the Backbone Trek.)



• Registration

  • Link to our Registration Webpage
  • Registration Form
  • Liability Form



• Planning

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • What to Bring
  • Travel Directions



• On The Trail

  • Daily Schedule
  • Geocaching Opportunities
  • Wildflowers in the Santa Monica Mountains
  • Birds of the Santa Monica Mountains



• Hikers & Volunteers

  • Read reviews of the 2011 and 2010 Treks from the hikers
  • Learn about our Trek coordinators



• More Stories & Photos

  • Topanga Messenger story on the 2010 Trek
  • Malibu Times, February 23, 2011
  • Previous Treks: 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2006