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2,024 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:04:06
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
438 ft
Altitude min
473 ft
Altitude max
439 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance climb
272 ft
Distance down
1,050 ft
Distance flat
00:04:06
Avg time

Backbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Livingston County Trail System
    Grand Rivers, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116070 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332442 in Trail Running
    • #90099 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #266 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #915 in Trail Running
    • #339 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Backbone is a 2,024 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Grand Rivers Kentucky. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 52 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backbone located?
      Backbone is located in Livingston County Trail System, Grand Rivers, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Livingston County Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.03243, -88.27305.
      ▼ How hard is Backbone?
      Backbone is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone?
      Backbone has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 438 ft to 473 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 2,024 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.
      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Backbone. The trail is 2,024 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 193 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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