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4,311 ft
Distance
200 ft
Climb
00:13:22
Avg time
199 ft
Altitude change
1,895 ft
Altitude min
2,098 ft
Altitude max
1,897 ft
Altitude start
2,096 ft
Altitude end
4.6%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
3,307 ft
Distance climb
384 ft
Distance down
623 ft
Distance flat
00:13:22
Avg time
Back Nine Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCraig Wood Trails
Lake Placid, New York -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Back Nine is a 4,311 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Lake Placid New York. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 29 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 468 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Directions to back-nine trailhead
(44.252510, -73.947400)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Nine
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Where is Back Nine located?
Back Nine is located in Craig Wood Trails, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Craig Wood Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.25251, -73.9474.
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How hard is Back Nine?
Back Nine is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Back Nine?
Back Nine has 200 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,895 ft to 2,098 ft.
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How long is Back Nine?
Back Nine is 4,311 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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