10.7 hr
Overview
Start at the top of Capri and climb Sullivan Fireroad Climb to Sullivan Canyon. Once you hit Mulholland, enjoy the views of the Valley before hanging a left and heading about 1/4 mile on Mulholland. Here is where I normally like to hit the Farmers / MG Singletrack that starts at the yellow gate you'll see on your left. It's a fun, somewhat exposed little roller coaster that links back up with Mulholland after about a mile. <br><br>If that's not your thing you can skip Farmers / MG and stay on Mullholland, which will descend and then climb up to the intersection with Reseda. Go past this intersection and then stay on Mulholland by bearing right at the next intersection with Temescal Fireroad only a short distance away. Head down the hill for a fast fire road descent down to the water tank. Take a left here. This is the beginning of Yedvarts.<br><br>Yedvarts heads along the ridge, quickly turning into a narrow singletrack with a couple of short, steep climbs and descents. Make sure to stay left and not take the cheat route when climbing the first hill and you'll be rewarded with a nice panoramic view of the surrounding mountains below and the canyon, which is where you're heading.<br><br>At the bottom of the second hill, take a sharp left down into the canyon. This is a super fun, kinda steep descent with plenty of rocks and ruts to make things interesting. It mellows out after the initial drop and is a fast ride before it eventually dumps out onto Paradise Lane. Hang a right here and head down a fast paved road through the funky Topanga neighborhood. <br><br>Take a left onto paved Sylvania Rd and now you start the steep climb up to The Hub. After a few hundred yards, take a left onto the paved Callon Rd. It climbs even more steeply and basically stay to the right through all the intersections as you wind around the Topanga Canyon Inn. This is Penny Rd which turns to dirt and it will take you to the right of a house with a barking dog and a climb up to the bottom of Cheney Ranch Road, which leads you back into the
Trail Stats
35.4 km
1122 m
631 m
169 m
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Photos
SoCal singletrack
SoCal singletrack
A really fun section weaving through the trees at high speed.
A really fun section weaving through the trees at high speed.
Easy, flowing section
Easy, flowing section
Fast approach to some chunky stuff.
Fast approach to some chunky stuff.
Trailhead at the top
Trailhead at the top
View north from Mulholland over the San Fernando Valley
View north from Mulholland over the San Fernando Valley
Powering through a tree tunnel on one of the flatter, shaded sections.
Powering through a tree tunnel on one of the flatter, shaded sections.
Looking north over the valley from Mulholland
Looking north over the valley from Mulholland
Singletrack on Backbone.
Singletrack on Backbone.
Saw 2 of these red-headed vultures (Sarcogyps calvus) is also known as the Asian king vulture, Indian black vulture or Pondicherry vulture. Sitting on a tree as I rode by..
Saw 2 of these red-headed vultures (Sarcogyps calvus) is also known as the Asian king vulture, Indian black vulture or Pondicherry vulture. Sitting on a tree as I rode by..
The view from the entrance to Sullivan Fire Road is sure to improve any area ride.
The view from the entrance to Sullivan Fire Road is sure to improve any area ride.
Good rest stop, halfway up Backbone.
Good rest stop, halfway up Backbone.
The Hub at dusk. It looks lonely here, but this is the confluence of several trails and roads in the area and a good place to make new friends. Shade, trash, and restroom available, but no water.
The Hub at dusk. It looks lonely here, but this is the confluence of several trails and roads in the area and a good place to make new friends. Shade, trash, and restroom available, but no water.
Start from the bottom on Sullivan Fire Road
Start from the bottom on Sullivan Fire Road
Cheney Trail
Cheney Trail