more stats
1,608 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:01:45
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
353 ft
Altitude min
366 ft
Altitude max
366 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
233 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
774 ft
Distance flat
00:01:45
Avg time

Backbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Webber Conservation Restriction
    Grafton, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #225160 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #321176 in Trail Running
    • #296917 in Hiking
    • #31200 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,719 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #9,774 in Trail Running
    • #10,419 in Hiking
    • #1,015 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Grafton Conservation Commission and Grafton Land Trust

Main trail that connect the lands major sections. Starting at the northern most part of the trail leads you on a flowy fun adventure

Tags
Flowy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backbone located?
      Backbone is located in Webber Conservation Restriction, Grafton, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Webber Conservation Restriction trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.24274, -71.69877.
      ▼ How hard is Backbone?
      Backbone is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone?
      Backbone has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 353 ft to 366 ft.
      ▼ How long is Backbone?
      Backbone is 1,608 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backbone?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Backbone. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backbone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backbone are:
      • September (4 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Backbone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backbone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backbone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Backbone. The trail is 1,608 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backbone?
      Backbone is a very popular trail. There have been 79 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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