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Backbone Trail - Arroyo Sequit

Length: 4.52 mi

Est. time: 1h 48m

Gain: 681 ft

Loss: 662 ft

Max elev: 2,387 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+681 ft gain · −662 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED (Campground)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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