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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hartman Rocks
    Gunnison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74806 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97484 in Trail Running
    • #313963 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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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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  • 20 miles average
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  • 38 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • 168 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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        Directions to back-in trailhead (38.466620, -106.961360)

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        Hustle And Flow | Mountain Biking Hartman...
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        452 | Jun 20, 2017 , Gunnison
        401 Trail Movie
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        13:08 | 455 | Dec 10, 2013 , Gunnison
        Trestle Bike Park Jumps and Drops
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        0:40 | 340 | Sep 10, 2011 , Gunnison
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        5:31 | 1315 | Jun 8, 2008 , Gunnison

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        The Original Growler: Big Bad 40 (2025)
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        The Original Growler: The Classic 32 (2026)
        ★ 4.0 • 32 miles • 4,050 ft • 27 • Race •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Back In

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How hard is Back In?
        Back In is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How long is Back In?
        Back In is 4,498 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back In?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Back In. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back In?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back In are:
        • May (7 activities)
        • October (7 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Back In? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back In are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Back In?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Back In. The trail is 4,498 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Back In?
        Back In is a very popular trail. There have been 1,227 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,242 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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