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1,985 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
964 ft
High Point
-14 ft
Altitude change
942 ft
Altitude min
964 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-6.7%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
420 ft
Distance climb
1,217 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat

Back Phil Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yackandandah Epic Trails
    Yackandandah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #154589 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90801 in E-Biking
    • #9386 in Trail Running
    • #31197 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Back Phil is a 605 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Yackandandah. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 81 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Back Phil Trail Reports

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Nov 28, 2025 @ 8:48am (Australia/Melbourne)
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 7, 2025 @ 12:18pm (Australia/Melbourne)
Nov 6, 2025
Overhanging trees trimmed.
Jul 12, 2025 @ 5:48pm
Jul 12, 2025
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jun 29, 2025 @ 8:02am
Jun 29, 2025
 reporter Tree down just before the final drop to the cricket nets
Nov 16, 2024 @ 9:02am
Nov 16, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Phil located?
      Back Phil is located in Yackandandah Epic Trails, Yackandandah, Australia. It is part of the Yackandandah Epic Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.32134, 146.83197.
      ▼ How hard is Back Phil?
      Back Phil is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Phil?
      Back Phil has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 942 ft to 964 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Phil a point to point trail?
      Yes, Back Phil is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back Phil?
      Back Phil is 1,985 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Phil?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Back Phil. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Back Phil? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Phil are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Back Phil?
      Back Phil is a very popular trail. There have been 1,164 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,303 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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