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3,558 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:08:16
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
181 ft
Altitude min
302 ft
Altitude max
297 ft
Altitude start
185 ft
Altitude end
-3.154%
Grade
-32.68%
Grade max
13.544%
Grade min
1,040 ft
Distance climb
1,944 ft
Distance down
473 ft
Distance flat
00:08:16
Avg time

Backside burn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area
    Groton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #129272 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #347720 in Trail Running
    • #122069 in Hiking
    • #9561 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #782 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,465 in Trail Running
    • #2,390 in Hiking
    • #73 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

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AI Generated Description

Backside burn is a 3,558 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Groton Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16.8 km avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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Backside burn Trail Reports

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Oct 25, 2024 @ 4:27pm
Oct 25, 2024
 Couple trees down but can make it around. Watch the leaves on the main descent, bit sketchy.
Jun 24, 2024 @ 5:41am
Jun 24, 2024
May 2, 2023 @ 3:42pm
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Jan 20, 2023 @ 10:02pm
Jan 20, 2023
Jul 14, 2019 @ 4:57am
Jul 14, 2019
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on Oct 25, 2024
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      youtuber Candlewood MTB Series: Backside Burn
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      3:56 | 575 | Apr 12, 2021 , Groton
      MTB - Tilcon - Backside Burn
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      6:23 | 216 | Dec 14, 2020 , Groton
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      1 Review & Comments

      MrBoat
      Don’t try to go South via this trail, but do go north

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside burn located?
      Backside burn is located in Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area, Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.37795, -72.01617.
      ▼ How hard is Backside burn?
      Backside burn is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.154%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside burn?
      Backside burn has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 181 ft to 302 ft.
      ▼ Is Backside burn a point to point trail?
      Backside burn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backside burn?
      Backside burn is 3,558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside burn?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Backside burn. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backside burn?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backside burn are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Backside burn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside burn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backside burn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Backside burn. The trail is 3,558 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside burn?
      Backside burn is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 443 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 445 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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