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4,249 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:14:20
Avg time
-125 ft
Altitude change
2,072 ft
Altitude min
2,209 ft
Altitude max
2,196 ft
Altitude start
2,070 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-21.9%
Grade max
10.2%
Grade min
1,457 ft
Distance climb
2,487 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:14:20
Avg time
Backside Details
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Riding AreaMount Macpherson
Revelstoke, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Backside includes a technical crux at the North end that catches many riders off-guard on their first attempt but the right line choice will reward you. Normally ridden from North to South it can also be ridden in the opposite direction though the climb at the South end is about as painful as they come especially since you've just come up Bluff Trail.
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to backside-16871 trailhead
(50.941470, -118.211710)
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5 miles • 1,074 ft • 12 • Loop •
A technical grind from start to finish on some of the original MacPherson trails.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backside
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Where is Backside located?
Backside is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.94147, -118.21171.
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How hard is Backside?
Backside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Backside?
Backside has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,072 ft to 2,209 ft.
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Is Backside a point to point trail?
Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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