more stats
1,680 ft
Distance
-129 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
603 ft
Altitude min
731 ft
Altitude max
731 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
1,555 ft
Distance down
00:01:52
Avg time

Back down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1426 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10320 in E-Biking
    • #349538 in Trail Running
    • #80244 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #60 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #145 in E-Biking
    • #8,109 in Trail Running
    • #3,136 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This trail is fun and flowy and has a couple of steeper sections than make it a lot more fun to descend than to climb

Access Info

Access via Trunkline trail

Disclaimer

On land owned by Whitman College. Use at own risk.

Tags
Flowy
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 87 miles avg distance
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Back down Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:10am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
The trail has been cleared of weeds and is ready to ride.
Jun 16, 2026 @ 2:26pm (America/Boise)
Jun 16, 2026
Sep 28, 2024 @ 7:33am
Sep 28, 2024
Trail has been weed-whacked and is now in great shape for the cool weather (Oct-Apr) riding season.
Aug 18, 2023 @ 11:42am
Aug 18, 2023
weed-whacked, all clear
Jun 15, 2023 @ 8:21am
Jun 15, 2023
Dry and loose! Good riding still
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Status:
on Sep 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to back-down-541343 trailhead (46.047240, -118.924450)

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      1 Review & Comments

      dbierwi440 dbierwi440
      This whole burned yesterday, June 15. 2026. Unfortunately, this area will take probably 10 to 20 years recover. Really sad

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back down located?
      Back down is located in Wallula Scablands, Wallula, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wallula Scablands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.04724, -118.92445.
      ▼ How hard is Back down?
      Back down is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back down?
      The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 603 ft to 731 ft.
      ▼ Is Back down a point to point trail?
      Back down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back down?
      Back down is 1,680 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back down are:
      • March (9 activities)
      • October (9 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Back down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Back down. The trail is 1,680 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back down?
      Back down is a very popular trail. There have been 259 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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