more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Craig Wood Trails
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40187 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14126 in Trail Running
    • #108679 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 522 rides
  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Back Nine Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/New_York)
Jul 21, 2026
Jun 19, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/New_York)
Jun 19, 2026
Apr 16, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Still too wet and fragile for riding. Will likely be firm enough around the end of May.
Oct 11, 2025 @ 10:17am (America/New_York)
Oct 11, 2025
Oct 5, 2025 @ 9:48am (America/New_York)
Oct 5, 2025
 Getting dry but nothing too dry yet.
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on Jul 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Back Nine?
      Back Nine is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.6%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Back Nine?
      Back Nine is 4,311 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Nine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Nine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back Nine?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back Nine are:
      • August (73 activities)
      • July (57 activities)
      • October (42 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Back Nine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Nine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Nine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Back Nine. The trail is 4,311 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Nine?
      Back Nine is a very popular trail. There have been 1,840 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,896 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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