A great return to this fine area. Also did Inspiration Point, nearby class 3 spire, and Boney Mountain. I would suggest if ever in this area to do Exchange Peak along with Sandstone, a great combo, about7 miles rt.
Rob - Feb 13, 2006 6:27 am Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2006
Route Climbed: Backbone Date Climbed: January, 19, 2003
I hiked this after the first night of sleeping in my first apartment in Los Angeles. Highest in the Santa Monicas was a great way to introduce myself to the area.
Route Climbed: Mishe Mokwa Trail to Backbone Trail Date Climbed: November 1, 2003
Pleasant hike on a beautifully clear day after a storm. The smoke from the fires finally cleared and we enjoyed the views of the Channel Islands and the snow covered San Gabriels.
Route Climbed: Backbone Trail Date Climbed: May 2002
Nice run after work. It's a short (1.5 miles from the trailhead to the summit) but somewhat steep run (1081 feet gain in 1.5 miles). I also ran to Inspiration Point and Exchange Peak (2950') which are nearby. Then, I ran back from Exchange Peak to my car.
MelbaToast - Mar 8, 2007 7:16 am
Been ThereIt was hot and there were more people than I usually like, but it was a nice view.
Peak Baguette - Dec 31, 2006 6:57 am Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2006
Route: Mishe Mokwa Tr to Backbone Tr Date: 12.24.06Nice views & a great excuse to sneak away from the family during the holidays :)
thediddler - Aug 31, 2006 7:26 am Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2005
Nice easy strollIt was windy at the top. Its good not to have a job sometimes.
Eleutheros - Mar 17, 2006 7:18 pm Date Climbed: Feb 6, 2006
Sundancin'Boulderin' and sundancin' in the Santa Monicas.
theronmoon - Mar 12, 2006 4:00 pm
back againA great return to this fine area. Also did Inspiration Point, nearby class 3 spire, and Boney Mountain. I would suggest if ever in this area to do Exchange Peak along with Sandstone, a great combo, about7 miles rt.
Rob - Feb 13, 2006 6:27 am Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2006
Been there:-)
theronmoon - Mar 4, 2005 10:19 am
Route Climbed: backbone tr Date Climbed: 7/6/04great coastal peak, views of the channel islands awesome. a really cool and different place to hike.
Al - Sep 8, 2004 11:06 am
Date Climbed: Jun 20, 04tyler_durden - Aug 1, 2004 7:39 pm
Route Climbed: Backbone Date Climbed: July 18 2004Third time visiting the summit, short easy hike to stay in shape.
Ol Walsher - May 17, 2004 7:55 pm
Route Climbed: Mishe Mokwa Trail to Backbone Trail Date Climbed: November 1, 2003A beautiful hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. It was exceptionally clear for LA.
WhereAmI - Apr 23, 2004 3:11 am
Route Climbed: Backbone Date Climbed: January, 19, 2003I hiked this after the first night of sleeping in my first apartment in Los Angeles. Highest in the Santa Monicas was a great way to introduce myself to the area.
cbuelow - Apr 21, 2004 4:56 pm
Route Climbed: Mishe Mokwa Trail to Backbone Trail Date Climbed: November 1, 2003Pleasant hike on a beautifully clear day after a storm. The smoke from the fires finally cleared and we enjoyed the views of the Channel Islands and the snow covered San Gabriels.
forjan - Feb 13, 2004 1:27 pm
Route Climbed: Backbone Trail Date Climbed: May 2002Nice run after work. It's a short (1.5 miles from the trailhead to the summit) but somewhat steep run (1081 feet gain in 1.5 miles). I also ran to Inspiration Point and Exchange Peak (2950') which are nearby. Then, I ran back from Exchange Peak to my car.
kdonaldson - Jan 28, 2004 11:12 am
Route Climbed: Mishe Mokwa Trail to Backbone Trail Date Climbed: April 6, 2003My wife and I did the reverse of route #2. Nice day and views from the summit.
Reiksgib - Jan 22, 2004 1:51 am
Route Climbed: Backbone Ridge Trail Date Climbed: Sept 2002Great hike. Nice views, but hot, hot, hot!