more stats
4,299 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-279 ft
Descent
00:04:41
Avg time
-252 ft
Altitude change
6,381 ft
Altitude min
6,633 ft
Altitude max
6,633 ft
Altitude start
6,381 ft
Altitude end
-5.854%
Grade
-17.593%
Grade max
12.966%
Grade min
520 ft
Distance climb
3,554 ft
Distance down
225 ft
Distance flat
00:04:41
Avg time

Backside (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugar Pine
    California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117748 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123474 in Trail Running
    • #129827 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,309 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,087 in Trail Running
    • #7,288 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Backside (Lower) is a 4,299 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sugar Pine California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 75 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside (Lower) located?
      Backside (Lower) is located in Sugar Pine, California, United States. It is part of the Sugar Pine trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.0535, -120.1482.
      ▼ How hard is Backside (Lower)?
      Backside (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.854%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside (Lower)?
      Backside (Lower) has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,381 ft to 6,633 ft.
      ▼ Is Backside (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Backside (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backside (Lower)?
      Backside (Lower) is 4,299 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backside (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Backside (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backside (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Backside (Lower). The trail is 4,299 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside (Lower)?
      Backside (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 221 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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