more stats
276 ft
Distance
-46 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
1,215 ft
Altitude min
1,261 ft
Altitude max
1,261 ft
Altitude start
1,214 ft
Altitude end
-16.7%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:02:46
Avg time

Backside Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Baker’s Ridge/WVU Farm Woodlot
    Morgantown, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #309713 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121040 in E-Biking
    • #138546 in Trail Running
    • #435604 in Hiking
    • #48381 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,174 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #312 in E-Biking
    • #492 in Trail Running
    • #2,047 in Hiking
    • #126 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    West Virginia University

Short and steep trail down to the back side trail. Will be closed during highwall removal.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 30, 2026
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Jul 26, 2026 @ 1:38pm (America/New_York)
Jul 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside Chute located?
      Backside Chute is located in Baker’s Ridge/WVU Farm Woodlot, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Baker’s Ridge/WVU Farm Woodlot trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.67427, -79.92569.
      ▼ How hard is Backside Chute?
      Backside Chute is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside Chute?
      The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,215 ft to 1,261 ft.
      ▼ Is Backside Chute a point to point trail?
      Backside Chute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backside Chute?
      Backside Chute is 276 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside Chute?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backside Chute. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Backside Chute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside Chute are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backside Chute?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Backside Chute. The trail is 276 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside Chute?
      Backside Chute is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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