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1,821 ft
Distance
175 ft
Climb
00:07:20
Avg time
175 ft
Altitude change
165 ft
Altitude min
341 ft
Altitude max
166 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
9.6%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
1,677 ft
Distance climb
141 ft
Distance down
00:07:20
Avg time

Back Up Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
    Lowell, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Back Up Trail is a 1,821 ft less popular doubletrack trail located near Lowell Massachusetts. Riders describe it as faint trail. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Faint trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Back Up Trail Trail Reports

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Feb 6, 2023 @ 8:06am
Feb 6, 2023
Some logs down. Heavy leaf cover and rutted out
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Back Up Trail located?
      Back Up Trail is located in Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.67711, -71.37471.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Back Up Trail?
      Back Up Trail has 175 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 165 ft to 341 ft.
      ▼ Is Back Up Trail a point to point trail?
      Back Up Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Back Up Trail?
      Back Up Trail is 1,821 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Back Up Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Back Up Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Back Up Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Back Up Trail are:
      • September (5 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Back Up Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Back Up Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Back Up Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Back Up Trail. The trail is 1,821 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Back Up Trail?
      Back Up Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 58 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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