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Summary: This hike is a great adventure with a wide diversity of spectacular scenery. The trail heads down the abandoned Serrano Rd to the signed Serrano Valley Loop trail on your right. You will have stunning views of the valley and Boney mountain along the way. At about 3.5 miles, you will reach a T junction, bear right on Old Boney trail for .9 miles, then at another junction stay pointed east on the Backbone trail. As you gain elevation the views and rock formations get progressively more impressive. Continue to a signed junction at the 8 mile mark, and head left towards Split Rock and the Mishe Mokwa trail. Enjoy a break at Split rock and look for Balanced Rock above echo cliffs on the way to the car. The route finding on this hike is a bit challenging. You should pick up the Tom Harrison trail map of the Santa Monica Mountains West. You may also want to take the Mishe Mokwa and Serrano Canyon hikes first before attempting this route. Trailhead: You will need 2 cars for this hike. From Westlake Village, exit on Westlake Blvd from the 101 Freeway, and follow it south for several miles as it merges with Mulholland highway. Turn right onto Little Sycamore Canyon and it will become Yerba Buena Road as you cross the county line. Proceed on Yerba Buena Road for about 4 miles to the Mishe Mokwa trailhead (about a mile before you hit the Circle X Ranch Ranger Station). Drop 1 car off here. Continue several miles towards the beach on Yerba Buena to Cotharin road, turn, then after a mile or so, turn right on Serrano Road and follow it to the gate. The road past the gate is the start of this adventure. (Lat:34.09462 Lon:-118.97286) Trail Guides for Boney Ridge Traverse: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Santa Monica Rec. Area - 805-370-2301 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Scott on 2/12/2003 I was with Jim when we did this hike. It was an awesome day in January when we did this; temperatures were in the upper 70s low 80s. I really enjoyed this hike for a couple of reasons; the wide open vistas of the valley itself with Boney Ridge in the background is just incredible. The views at the higher elevations looking back out to the ocean and valley below are spectacular. Whereas I agree that the hike itself is moderate, it is 11 miles. Besides the wonderful scenery, this hike will also be great exercise. Camera buffs will have a superb time on this hike. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Los Angeles County Hiking, Los Angeles County Trails, Los Angeles County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
