more stats
2,310 ft
Distance
171 ft
Climb
00:07:44
Avg time
173 ft
Altitude change
333 ft
Altitude min
506 ft
Altitude max
333 ft
Altitude start
505 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-0.7%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
1,982 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance flat
00:07:44
Avg time

Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grayville Falls
    Hebron, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #242131 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348537 in Trail Running
    • #137336 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,782 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,490 in Trail Running
    • #2,684 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Backside is a 2,310 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Hebron Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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      Directions to backside-181322 trailhead (41.629940, -72.378130)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 553 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Loop rides well in both directions.

      1 Review & Comments

      Matthew1661 Matthew1661
      The start and finish red and green marks should be reversed. Definitely needs to be ridden one direction

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside located?
      Backside is located in Grayville Falls, Hebron, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Grayville Falls trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.62994, -72.37813.
      ▼ How hard is Backside?
      Backside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside?
      Backside has 171 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 333 ft to 506 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 2,310 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?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backside are:
      • June (10 activities)
      • September (10 activities)
      • March (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 8 minutes to ride Backside. The trail is 2,310 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 706 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 710 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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