This trail climbs up to Saddle Peak, offering spectacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the cities of Malibu and Los Angeles. This segment can be accessed from other pieces of the Backbone Trail, including Fossil Ridge to the east and Piuma Ridge to the west.

Calabasas Peak is a prominent hiking destination located in the Santa Monica Mountains, near the city of Calabasas, California. The peak offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and the Pacific Ocean on clear days. It is part of the larger Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, which is known for its scenic trails, natural beauty, and diverse wildlife.

Cold Creek Preserve in total consists of approximately 1600 acres that protects one of southern California's most pristine free-flowing creeks, Cold Creek, and its surrounding ecosystems. It is one of the few perennial streams in the area. Cold Creek is home to a number of unique plants and animals.

The Stunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountains Reserve is a 310-acre biological field station located in the Santa Monica Mountains and is composed of chaparral, coast live oak woodland, riparian, and annual grassland habitats. Less than an hour from UCLA, the Reserve offers a unique research opportunity for university-level teaching, research, and public service.

One of the most stunning locales in the Santa Monica Mountains, 588-acre King Gillette Ranch offers a rare unspoiled view of California’s rich archaeological, cultural, and historic resources, including a Chumash settlement, and nationally significant structures.

Calabasas Stairs is a long, straight flight of 375 steps that climb a slope in the Santa Monica Mountains below a Calabasas neighborhood. It is a 0.6-mile hike from Calabasas Road (just off Highway 101) to the base of the steps. Venturing to the top of the steps and back to the road is 1.4 miles round trip with 330 feet of elevation change.

Balanced on the narrow spine of Piuma Ridge, the popular David M. Brown Overlook affords prime views and many distant glimpses of the 110-square-mile Malibu Creek watershed. This includes Malibu Creek State Park, 588-acre King Gillette Ranch, and portions of the 65-mile-long Backbone Trail, all of which conservationist David M. Brown had a significant role in preserving as public parkland.

Calabasas is a city in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California. The Leonis Adobe, an adobe structure in Old Town Calabasas, dates from 1844 and is one of the oldest surviving buildings in greater Los Angeles. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 23,241, up from 23,058 at the 2010 census.

Schueren Overlooks is a scenic overlook located in Calabasas, California. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, including the San Fernando Valley and the Santa Monica Mountains. The overlook is situated on Schueren Road, which is a winding mountain road that connects Calabasas and Topanga.

The Lois Ewen Overlook is a scenic viewpoint located in the city of Calabasas, California. The overlook is named after Lois Ewen, a long-time Calabasas resident and member of the City Council, who was instrumental in preserving the area's natural beauty. Lois Ewen Overlook is a tourist attraction.