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4,084 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
-137 ft
Altitude change
4,259 ft
Altitude min
4,404 ft
Altitude max
4,396 ft
Altitude start
4,259 ft
Altitude end
-3.358%
Grade
-25.473%
Grade max
11.578%
Grade min
910 ft
Distance climb
2,823 ft
Distance down
352 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time

Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elk Basin
    Belfry, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #187976 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #317140 in Trail Running
    • #327327 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Do not ride when wet
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Short little trail with some flowing downhill and short steep climbs.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to backside-125542 trailhead (45.045300, -108.939580)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside located?
      Backside is located in Elk Basin, Belfry, Montana, United States. It is part of the Elk Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.0453, -108.93958.
      ▼ How hard is Backside?
      Backside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.358%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside?
      Backside has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,259 ft to 4,404 ft.
      ▼ Is Backside a point to point trail?
      Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backside?
      Backside is 4,084 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backside?
      Backside is best visited during: Do not ride when wet.
      ▼ How do I access Backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Backside. The trail is 4,084 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside?
      Backside is a very popular trail. There have been 34 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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