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3.0 miles
Distance
1,440 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
4,451 ft
High Point
1,369 ft
Altitude change
3,082 ft
Altitude min
3,082 ft
Altitude start
4,452 ft
Altitude end
8.8%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
67%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,785 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat

Backbone Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Trinity Alps Wilderness (Southern)
    Trinity Center, California
  • Ref Number
    11W40
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #186580 in Hiking [+]
    • #192259 in Trail Running
    • #15092 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #10,328 in Hiking · California [+]
    • #9,818 in Trail Running
    • #639 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Backbone Ridge is a 3 mile black diamond difficulty primitive trail located near Trinity Center California. Riders describe it as faint trail. Highlights include a ridgeline. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.

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Faint trailRidgeline
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backbone Ridge located?
      Backbone Ridge is located in Trinity Alps Wilderness (Southern), Trinity Center, California, United States. It is part of the Trinity Alps Wilderness (Southern) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.92537, -123.15363.
      ▼ How hard is Backbone Ridge?
      Backbone Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone Ridge?
      Backbone Ridge has 1,440 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,082 ft to 4,451 ft.
      ▼ Is Backbone Ridge a point to point trail?
      Backbone Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Backbone Ridge?
      Backbone Ridge is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backbone Ridge?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Backbone Ridge. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Backbone Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backbone Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Backbone Ridge?
      Backbone Ridge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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