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A Guide to the Best of Southern California : TREKS : In Celebration of Backbone Trail Month

COMPLETION OF the 65-mile-long Backbone Trail along the spine of the Santa Monica Mountains is a longtime dream of local hikers. About two-thirds of the trail--which will ultimately link Pacific Palisades to Pt. Mugu--is finished, and November has been named Backbone Trail month. Celebrations include guided hikes along the nature paths, scenic overlooks and trails leading through the diverse ecosystems.

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