Hondo Canyon This run begins at the Backbone trail head intersection with Old Topanga Road about 1/4 mile west of the Inn of the 7th Ray. There is room to park 5 or 6 cars at the trail head. If we have a larger group than that, instead of turning left on Old Topanga Road, continue on Topanga Road and veer to the right on Entrada, and park in the lot. The 1st half is mostly uphill and follows the Backbone Trail through some lush areas, and through the former site of a marijuana farm, but remnants of the old crop are not to be found. If you are sensitive to poison oak, long pants and sleeves are recommended. Since it is an out and back run, one can opt for a shorter run and turn around earlier for the downhill return. This is similar to run #17 in "50 Trail Runs in Southern California". 

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