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2.0 miles
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-357 ft
Descent
00:08:43
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
3,361 ft
Altitude min
3,644 ft
Altitude max
3,629 ft
Altitude start
3,386 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
2,461 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,598 ft
Distance flat
00:08:43
Avg time

Backbone middle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MTO Lowveld
    White River
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55305 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114479 in E-Biking
    • #24547 in Trail Running
    • #162144 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    MTO trails

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AI Generated Description

Backbone middle is a 3 km popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near White River. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 34 m blue climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Jun 17, 2024 @ 6:14am
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Nov 28, 2020 @ 10:45pm
Nov 28, 2020
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May 31, 2020 @ 6:35pm
May 31, 2020
 reporter Trails open subject to Covid Level 3 guidelines
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on Jun 17, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backbone middle located?
      Backbone middle is located in MTO Lowveld, White River, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Lowveld trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.23452, 30.9774.
      ▼ How hard is Backbone middle?
      Backbone middle is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone middle?
      Backbone middle has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 357 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,361 ft to 3,644 ft.
      ▼ Is Backbone middle a point to point trail?
      Yes, Backbone middle is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backbone middle?
      Backbone middle is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backbone middle?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Backbone middle. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Backbone middle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backbone middle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backbone middle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Backbone middle. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backbone middle?
      Backbone middle is a very popular trail. There have been 266 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 274 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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