more stats
3,025 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:04:51
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
00:04:51
Avg time

Back 2 School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glen Mountain
    Hazelton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46236 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348302 in Trail Running
    • #99578 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,275 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #13,862 in Trail Running
    • #5,301 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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.

Tags
Berms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 26 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 327 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Back 2 School Trail Reports

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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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on May 25, 2026
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      evangelineleclair
      Speedy machine built trail with many berms and booters to keep things fun and entertaining
      Bruhmoments
      This is very up and at ‘em crazy not even going to lie

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • August (14 activities)
      • July (13 activities)
      • April (11 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 5 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 673 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 722 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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