more stats
1,024 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:08
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
3,376 ft
Altitude min
3,384 ft
Altitude max
3,384 ft
Altitude start
3,379 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
344 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:01:08
Avg time

Backbone Alt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cornville
    , Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #192616 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #325959 in Trail Running
    • #109742 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,857 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,372 in Trail Running
    • #2,097 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 33 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backbone Alt located?
      Backbone Alt is located in Cornville, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Cornville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.72026, -111.97397.
      ▼ How hard is Backbone Alt?
      Backbone Alt is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone Alt?
      Backbone Alt has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,376 ft to 3,384 ft.
      ▼ Is Backbone Alt a point to point trail?
      Backbone Alt is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backbone Alt?
      Backbone Alt is 1,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backbone Alt?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backbone Alt. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Backbone Alt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backbone Alt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backbone Alt?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Backbone Alt. The trail is 1,024 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backbone Alt?
      Backbone Alt is a very popular trail. There have been 110 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 139 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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