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3,770 ft
Distance
-685 ft
Descent
00:08:09
Avg time
-683 ft
Altitude change
1,281 ft
Altitude min
1,965 ft
Altitude max
1,965 ft
Altitude start
1,283 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade
-76.2%
Grade max
1.2%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
3,484 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:08:09
Avg time

Back Pains Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mackenzie
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31948 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15347 in E-Biking
    • #72285 in Trail Running
    • #81670 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2014

Completed in 2013 by Fafard Recreational Development (FRD), Back Pains is a great addition to the Mackenzie Area trail network. It is a fun and flowy intermediate route built to be descended; riding up it is not recommended. The trail provides the intermediate rider a chance to experience the Nimby climb, without having to descend down the advanced and expert trails located higher up on Mackenzie. Loop Back Pains with the Nimby climb to complete a fun 3.6 km intermediate singletrack ride back to Waco Connector, from where you’ll have a few more intermediate options to continue to descend back down towards the gravel pit.

The Back Pains trailhead is very well marked with a wooden carved sign and located about 2.5 km up the Nimby climb. This relatively smooth singletrack trail will twist and turn around some well-built and well-bermed corners all the way down to Waco Connector. There are a few rollers along the way, allowing the more skilled rider to take some air, while providing nice braking bumps for the less experienced. A few low lying bridges cross several streams along the route, but are built wide enough for most riders to comfortably cross. The more use this trails sees, the better it will get as it settles.

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Access Info

To access Back Pains, climb up Nimby for 2.5 km to the well-marked Back Pains trailhead. The descent down Back Pains will be located on the rider’s left.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 12, 2026 @ 10:47am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 12, 2026
 Very loose and dry. Difficulty level is higher than normal.
Jun 11, 2026 @ 5:52pm (America/Vancouver)
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Jan 16, 2026
Tree down 1/3 of the way down
Jan 16, 2026 @ 1:35pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 16, 2026
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.44 (26 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pains

        ▼ Where is Back Pains located?
        Back Pains is located in Mackenzie, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mackenzie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.34134, -122.78567.
        ▼ How hard is Back Pains?
        Back Pains is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 18.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Pains?
        The trail has 685 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,281 ft to 1,965 ft.
        ▼ Is Back Pains a point to point trail?
        Yes, Back Pains is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Back Pains?
        Back Pains is 3,770 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Pains?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Pains. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back Pains?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back Pains are:
        • April (84 activities)
        • July (78 activities)
        • May (62 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Back Pains? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Pains are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Pains?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Back Pains. The trail is 3,770 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Back Pains?
        Back Pains is a very popular trail. There have been 4,830 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,775 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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