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3,573 ft
Distance
155 ft
Climb
00:10:10
Avg time
155 ft
Altitude change
966 ft
Altitude min
1,121 ft
Altitude max
966 ft
Altitude start
1,122 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-1.1%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
2,936 ft
Distance climb
69 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
00:10:10
Avg time

Backroad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Lady Slipper
    Corner Brook, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Spring-fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

The third of 3 old logging cart tracks running in the same direction. All connect an upper dirt road with a lower dirt road. Very mature and dry trail base, with one small mud section.

Access Info

Taking the second left turn along Lady Slipper Road, keep right and follow this lower dirt road about 1km. Keep left at the intersection with the stream bed and the lower trail head will be on the left.

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  • Last: Jul 27, 2024
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Backroad Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2024 @ 6:27am
Jun 11, 2024
 Trail has had slash and debris removed (Doug Miller). Please ride with caution and keep an eye out for flagging.
May 21, 2024 @ 5:39am
May 21, 2024
 Trail no longer exists since being harvested in winter of 2024. Cannot discern trail among the brush, slash, stumps and significant debris.
Jul 26, 2022 @ 5:55am
Jul 26, 2022
 Lower section needs trimming. Short detour around middle wet section almost complete. Great shape otherwise!
Sep 2, 2019 @ 11:58am
Sep 2, 2019
 Trail grown in causing visibility issues.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backroad located?
      Backroad is located in Lady Slipper, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Lady Slipper trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.87089, -57.87653.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backroad?
      Backroad has 155 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 966 ft to 1,121 ft.
      ▼ Is Backroad a point to point trail?
      Backroad is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backroad?
      Backroad is 3,573 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backroad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backroad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backroad?
      Backroad is best visited during: Spring-fall.
      ▼ How do I access Backroad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backroad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backroad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Backroad. The trail is 3,573 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backroad?
      Backroad is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 60 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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