more stats
1,674 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:03:16
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
496 ft
Altitude min
574 ft
Altitude max
496 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
4.645%
Grade
-5.712%
Grade max
17.264%
Grade min
1,219 ft
Distance climb
304 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:03:16
Avg time

Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Hartford Reservoirs
    West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #173764 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25770 in E-Biking
    • #148601 in Trail Running
    • #116456 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #940 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #45 in E-Biking
    • #1,883 in Trail Running
    • #2,304 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Backside is a 1,674 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near West Hartford Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 605 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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      Orange Blaze
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside located?
      Backside is located in West Hartford Reservoirs, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the West Hartford Reservoirs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.78392, -72.78206.
      ▼ How hard is Backside?
      Backside is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.645%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside?
      Backside has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 496 ft to 574 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 1,674 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.
      ▼ 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 3 minutes to ride Backside. The trail is 1,674 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 2,463 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,691 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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