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2,923 ft
Distance
-157 ft
Descent
00:08:04
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
3,358 ft
Altitude min
3,516 ft
Altitude max
3,516 ft
Altitude start
3,360 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
2,877 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:08:04
Avg time

Backbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cornville
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48600 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #261335 in Trail Running
    • #281268 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Backbone is a 2,923 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cornville Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Jul 25, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backbone located?
      Backbone is located in Cornville, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cornville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.7144, -111.93622.
      ▼ How hard is Backbone?
      Backbone is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone?
      The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,358 ft to 3,516 ft.
      ▼ Is Backbone a point to point trail?
      Backbone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backbone?
      Backbone is 2,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backbone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backbone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backbone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backbone are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ 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 3 minutes to ride Backbone. The trail is 2,923 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 less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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