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1,552 ft
Distance
-148 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
-148 ft
Altitude change
906 ft
Altitude min
1,054 ft
Altitude max
1,054 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
-0.4%
Grade min
1,394 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:03:14
Avg time

Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Van Peenen Park
    Decorah, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116103 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114099 in Trail Running
    • #86508 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #251 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #249 in Trail Running
    • #146 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Backside is a 1,552 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Decorah Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 42 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside located?
      Backside is located in Van Peenen Park, Decorah, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Van Peenen Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.3123, -91.77929.
      ▼ How hard is Backside?
      Backside is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside?
      The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 906 ft to 1,054 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 1,552 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 1,552 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 329 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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