more stats
4,715 ft
Distance
160 ft
Climb
2,041 ft
High Point
161 ft
Altitude change
1,880 ft
Altitude min
1,880 ft
Altitude start
2,041 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
3,638 ft
Distance climb
105 ft
Distance down
922 ft
Distance flat

Backbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawes
    Mesa, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #49093 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #437933 in Trail Running
    • #442109 in Hiking
    • #45829 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #653 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #5,392 in Trail Running
    • #5,504 in Hiking
    • #1,909 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Tonto National Forest

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AI Generated Description

Backbone is a 4,715 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Mesa Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 160 ft green climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 25 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 180 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 180 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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on Sep 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backbone located?
      Backbone is located in Hawes, Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Hawes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.51625, -111.62136.
      ▼ How hard is Backbone?
      Backbone is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone?
      Backbone has 160 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,880 ft to 2,041 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 4,715 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 busy is Backbone?
      Backbone is a very popular trail. There have been 503 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 534 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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