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2,913 ft
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:07:31
Avg time
-44 ft
Altitude change
565 ft
Altitude min
643 ft
Altitude max
643 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-18.8%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
994 ft
Distance climb
1,919 ft
Distance down
00:07:31
Avg time
Backcut Details
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Riding AreaNorth Mountain
Darrington, Washington -
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction[+]Popular Direction Shown
- One Direction for E-Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Most challenging XC trail in the lower mtn skills park.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- 57 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to backcut trailhead
(48.276850, -121.618760)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backcut
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Where is Backcut located?
Backcut is located in North Mountain, Darrington, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.27685, -121.61876.
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How hard is Backcut?
Backcut is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Backcut?
Backcut has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 565 ft to 643 ft.
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Is Backcut a point to point trail?
Yes, Backcut is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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