more stats
1,119 ft
Distance
-55 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
3,636 ft
Altitude min
3,694 ft
Altitude max
3,694 ft
Altitude start
3,635 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
873 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:01:23
Avg time

Back East Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paskapoo Slopes
    Calgary, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12502 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29791 in E-Biking
    • #98211 in Trail Running
    • #330651 in Hiking
    • #13892 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #215 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #375 in E-Biking
    • #1,777 in Trail Running
    • #4,739 in Hiking
    • #354 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

The most easterly part of Paskapoo Slopes,this trail encompases what used to be Backdoor and extends it to the north making an extended loop alternative to Pat's Trail. Great open views. Best riding is CCW or south to north.

Access Info

Access off of Pat's trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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on May 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      aka-bigsteve aka-bigsteve
      R.I.P. Backdoor, and hello Back East. I roughed out the Backdoor climb from Sarcee Trail in 2016 after all existing access points to the lower east side of Paskapoo were obliterated or blocked off by construction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back East located?
      Back East is located in Paskapoo Slopes, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Paskapoo Slopes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.07428, -114.19058.
      ▼ How hard is Back East?
      Back East is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back East?
      The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,636 ft to 3,694 ft.
      ▼ Is Back East a point to point trail?
      Back East is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back East?
      Back East is 1,119 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back East?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back East. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back East?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back East are:
      • June (44 activities)
      • May (40 activities)
      • September (29 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Back East? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back East are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back East?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Back East. The trail is 1,119 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back East?
      Back East is a very popular trail. There have been 1,478 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,518 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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