Local Hiking Trails

The Beauty of Nature Awaits

Mountaingate residents enjoy rare and exclusive access to the beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains via the Canyonback Trail, North and South. Set along Canyonback Ridge, the trail runs north to south in an area known as the “Big Wild,” located east of Mandeville Canyon near San Vicente Mountain. Much like the neighboring ridges, WestridgeSullivan Ridge, and Temescal Ridge, there is both a wide fire road and a narrow single-track running along Canyonback Ridge, allowing hikers to choose their own adventures on the trail.


Canyonback Trail-North and South

Canyonback Ridge runs north to south in the area of the Santa Monica Mountains known as the Big Wild. The ridge is located east of Mandeville Canyon near San Vicente Mountain. Much like the neighboring ridges, WestridgeSullivan Ridge, and Temescal Ridge, there is both a wide fire road and a narrow single-track running along Canyonback Ridge, allowing hikers to choose their own adventure on the trail.

  • Hours: Dawn to Dusk
  • Elevation change: 200 feet
  • Hiking time: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Open to: Hikers, dogs, bikes
  • Fees & Permits: It's free!

Neighboring hiking trails

  • Westridge Trail 
  • Sullivan Ridge 
  • Temescal Ridge