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3,241 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
-179 ft
Altitude change
3,620 ft
Altitude min
3,802 ft
Altitude max
3,802 ft
Altitude start
3,625 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
495 ft
Distance climb
2,694 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Backbone Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MTO Lowveld
    White River
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48375 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19080 in E-Biking
    • #23652 in Trail Running
    • #153876 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    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
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    MTO trails

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Backbone Top is a 988 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near White River. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1 m blue climb. It features jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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on Jan 29, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Backbone Top

        Where is Backbone Top located?
        Backbone Top is located in MTO Lowveld, White River, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Lowveld trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -25.23667, 30.96881.
        How hard is Backbone Top?
        Backbone Top is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Backbone Top?
        Backbone Top has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,620 ft to 3,802 ft.
        Is Backbone Top a point to point trail?
        Backbone Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Backbone Top?
        Backbone Top is 3,241 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Backbone Top?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Backbone Top. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Backbone Top?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backbone Top are:
        • November (3 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Backbone Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backbone Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Backbone Top?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Backbone Top. The trail is 3,241 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Backbone Top?
        Backbone Top is a very popular trail. There have been 574 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 578 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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