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4,498 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:05:25
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
8,281 ft
Altitude min
8,324 ft
Altitude max
8,283 ft
Altitude start
8,281 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
1,969 ft
Distance climb
1,644 ft
Distance down
804 ft
Distance flat
00:05:25
Avg time
Back In Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHartman Rocks
Gunnison, Colorado -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Back In is a 4,498 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gunnison Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 57 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 1 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 34 rides
- 31 miles avg distance
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- 164 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to back-in trailhead
(38.466620, -106.961360)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back In
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Where is Back In located?
Back In is located in Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hartman Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.46662, -106.96136.
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How hard is Back In?
Back In is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Back In?
Back In has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,281 ft to 8,324 ft.
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Is Back In a point to point trail?
Back In is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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