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4,938 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
-84 ft
Altitude change
3,289 ft
Altitude min
3,374 ft
Altitude max
3,374 ft
Altitude start
3,291 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance climb
3,012 ft
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
Avg time

Backbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cornville
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94547 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #325687 in Trail Running
    • #87382 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,318 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,367 in Trail Running
    • #1,689 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Backbone is a 4,938 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cornville Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 110 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Backbone Trail Reports

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Mar 6, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/Phoenix)
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Feb 16, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/Phoenix)
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Feb 12, 2026 @ 5:18pm (America/Phoenix)
Feb 12, 2026
Zippy trail that connects all of the other loops. One or two stream crossings with small technical climbs, otherwise a great heart pumper
Nov 16, 2025 @ 12:55pm (America/Phoenix)
Nov 16, 2025
Jun 19, 2025 @ 6:59am
Jun 19, 2025
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on Mar 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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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 34.72126, -111.97435.
      ▼ How hard is Backbone?
      Backbone is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone?
      Backbone has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,289 ft to 3,374 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 4,938 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:
      • April (12 activities)
      • March (8 activities)
      • December (7 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 6 minutes to ride Backbone. The trail is 4,938 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 422 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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