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3,212 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
1,215 ft
Altitude min
1,301 ft
Altitude max
1,301 ft
Altitude start
1,266 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-18.1%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
1,535 ft
Distance down
515 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Back Gate Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pacific Union College Forest
    Angwin, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Pacific Union College

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Back Gate Road is a 3,212 ft popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Angwin California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 69 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Gate Road located?
      Back Gate Road is located in Pacific Union College Forest, Angwin, California, United States. It is part of the Pacific Union College Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.56375, -122.403.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Gate Road?
      Back Gate Road has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,215 ft to 1,301 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Gate Road a point to point trail?
      Back Gate Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Back Gate Road?
      Back Gate Road is 3,212 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Gate Road?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Back Gate Road. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Back Gate Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Gate Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Gate Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Back Gate Road. The trail is 3,212 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Gate Road?
      Back Gate Road is a very popular trail. There have been 229 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 239 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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