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712 ft
Distance
-37 ft
Descent
00:11:10
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
967 ft
Altitude min
1,004 ft
Altitude max
1,004 ft
Altitude start
968 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
627 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:11:10
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Backside Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Den
    New Durham, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #169255 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30073 in Trail Running
    • #25651 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Off the backside of the summit, two very steep sections

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to backside-drop trailhead (43.512740, -71.173680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Backside Drop

        ▼ Where is Backside Drop located?
        Backside Drop is located in The Den, New Durham, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the The Den trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.51274, -71.17368.
        ▼ How hard is Backside Drop?
        Backside Drop is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside Drop?
        The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 967 ft to 1,004 ft.
        ▼ Is Backside Drop a point to point trail?
        Backside Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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