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4,249 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:12:51
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
00:12:51
Avg time

Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136995 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41824 in E-Biking
    • #74511 in Trail Running
    • #130350 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,076 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,847 in E-Biking
    • #4,310 in Trail Running
    • #7,251 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Backside Trail Reports

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Jun 8, 2026 @ 8:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 8, 2026
 There are 4 big trees down half-way
May 23, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/Vancouver)
May 23, 2026
Several down trees requiring chainsaw. Brushing needed as saplings growing inside trail corridor.
May 23, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/Vancouver)
May 23, 2026
 Several trees down requiring chainsaw. Trail need some brushing as saplings are growing in the trail.
Apr 4, 2026 @ 8:57pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 4, 2026
 Mostly dry but there are 4-5 trees down. Most of them are easy to hop over but two required a little more work.
Dec 24, 2025 @ 1:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 24, 2025
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on Jun 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.68 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Backside?
      Backside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Backside?
      Backside is 4,249 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 13 minutes to ride Backside. The trail is 4,249 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 less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 705 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 709 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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