Place closure
No recurring date-based closure of Circle X Ranch Trailhead is published. State-park trailhead rules and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Trailhead
Circle X Ranch Trailhead
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California
About this place
Circle X Ranch Trailhead is a source-backed overnight access point in Santa Monica Mountains. Kampilo publishes only the official trail geometry and permit or camp authorization options represented in the mapped catalog.
The mapped line is a planning reference rather than a guarantee of current access. Confirm road, parking, trail, weather, fire, permit, and closure conditions with the land manager before departure.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
The supported Backbone Trail camps do not share a recurring annual closureSeasonal access
State-park trailhead rules: Use the signed Circle X Ranch Trailhead access in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California. Use the signed State Parks access point, verify overnight parking and camp registration, and check current closures before departure. The supported Backbone Trail camps do not share a recurring annual closure. Wildfire, extreme heat, storms, trail damage, and park operating restrictions can temporarily close a trailhead or camp; camping remains legal only at the designated reserved sites.
Before driving
Check Santa Monica Mountains current conditions and the official Backbone Trail camping page before departure, including the status and reservation of the exact designated camp.
Map
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- Latitude
- 34.110729° N
- Longitude
- 118.926235° W