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1.7 miles
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-181 ft
Descent
00:14:32
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
9,979 ft
Altitude min
10,155 ft
Altitude max
10,155 ft
Altitude start
10,049 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
1,952 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,299 ft
Distance flat
00:14:32
Avg time

Back 9 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Timberline Trails
    Leadville, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #347422 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #169097 in E-Biking
    • #27282 in Snowshoeing
    • #7575 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #25211 in Nordic Skiing
    • #8097 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,849 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,552 in E-Biking
    • #211 in Snowshoeing
    • #478 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #516 in Nordic Skiing
    • #57 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Winter Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Colorado Mountain College

A winter only mostly downhill rip through the trees with mountain views to boot. One steep 50 ft grunt to gain your way back to the CMC field and the base of Parma Grin. Stop and check out the viewing tubes.

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Mar 23, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Feb 27, 2026 @ 6:37am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Dec 2, 2025 @ 11:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 2, 2025
 reporter First significant snow fall of the season, rideable but slick in spots. No grooming taking place yet
Dec 2, 2024 @ 1:33pm
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      2022 Colorado Cup
      8 miles • 450 ft • 3 • Loop • Race •
      Colorado Cup Course 2022. Starts at the Field and then onto XC Ski trails until Candyland. Left on...

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      FIREcultist FIREcultist
      Can the name of this trail be changed to: “Back 9 (Winter Only)”? Spent 10 mins looking for it before realizing it’s winter only.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back 9 located?
      Back 9 is located in Timberline Trails, Leadville, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Timberline Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.22761, -106.29736.
      ▼ How hard is Back 9?
      Back 9 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back 9?
      Back 9 has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 181 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,979 ft to 10,155 ft.
      ▼ Is Back 9 a point to point trail?
      Back 9 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back 9?
      Back 9 is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back 9?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back 9. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back 9?
      Back 9 is best visited during: Winter Only.
      ▼ How do I access Back 9? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back 9 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back 9?
      The estimated time to ride Back 9 is approximately 15 minutes. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Back 9?
      Back 9 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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