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3,025 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:05:59
Avg time
-279 ft
Altitude change
988 ft
Altitude min
1,277 ft
Altitude max
1,277 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
643 ft
Distance climb
1,703 ft
Distance down
679 ft
Distance flat
00:05:59
Avg time

Back 2 School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glen Mountain
    Hazelton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49340 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #256666 in Trail Running
    • #59145 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Bermed corners all the way to the bottom.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 21 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 322 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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May 25, 2026 @ 9:04pm (America/Vancouver)
May 25, 2026
Tree down
Apr 19, 2025 @ 2:55pm
Apr 19, 2025
 Tree down
Jun 21, 2024 @ 5:29am
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May 12, 2024 @ 2:21pm
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Apr 6, 2024 @ 7:29pm
Apr 6, 2024
 reporter It's Spring! Trails can be variable and the gnomes haven't gotten to all trails for maintainence. Ride Smart!
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        Directions to back-2-school trailhead (55.276310, -127.637590)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Back 2 School

        ▼ Where is Back 2 School located?
        Back 2 School is located in Glen Mountain, Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Glen Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.27631, -127.63759.
        ▼ How hard is Back 2 School?
        Back 2 School is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back 2 School?
        Back 2 School has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 289 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 988 ft to 1,277 ft.
        ▼ Is Back 2 School a point to point trail?
        Back 2 School is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Back 2 School?
        Back 2 School is 3,025 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back 2 School?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Back 2 School. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back 2 School?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back 2 School are:
        • June (59 activities)
        • July (58 activities)
        • August (33 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Back 2 School? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back 2 School are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Back 2 School?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Back 2 School. The trail is 3,025 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Back 2 School?
        Back 2 School is a very popular trail. There have been 662 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 711 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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