more stats
2,976 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-181 ft
Altitude change
1,765 ft
Altitude min
1,946 ft
Altitude max
1,946 ft
Altitude start
1,765 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-43.2%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
2,402 ft
Distance down
213 ft
Distance flat
00:02:39
Avg time

Backside Roller Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Anglin Lake Recreation Area
    Anglin Lake, Saskatchewan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #107784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155887 in E-Biking
    • #73081 in Trail Running
    • #80533 in Hiking
    • #15314 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #116 in Mountain Biking · Saskatchewan [+]
    • #131 in E-Biking
    • #87 in Trail Running
    • #102 in Hiking
    • #138 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Great Blue Heron Provincial Park

Fast rolling trail down the back side of the Tower hill.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 36 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Backside Roller Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2024 @ 8:53am
Jun 1, 2024
 Base of steep hill is swamp/water and need to make trail to right to go around. Doable but not a proper trail at all.
May 22, 2022 @ 8:55am
May 22, 2022
Aug 2, 2021 @ 5:18am
Aug 2, 2021
Aug 14, 2020 @ 9:07am
Aug 14, 2020
 Trail is in great shape!
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Status:
on Jun 1, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Berst of Anglin Lake Trails
      12 miles • 736 ft • 6 •
      This route takes riders on to the best of the best at Anglin Lake. Some big climbs and fast descents,...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside Roller located?
      Backside Roller is located in Anglin Lake Recreation Area, Anglin Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is part of the Anglin Lake Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.71251, -105.99967.
      ▼ How hard is Backside Roller?
      Backside Roller is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside Roller?
      Backside Roller has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,765 ft to 1,946 ft.
      ▼ Is Backside Roller a point to point trail?
      Backside Roller is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backside Roller?
      Backside Roller is 2,976 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside Roller?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backside Roller. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backside Roller?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backside Roller are:
      • August (8 activities)
      • September (6 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Backside Roller? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside Roller are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backside Roller?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Backside Roller. The trail is 2,976 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside Roller?
      Backside Roller is a moderately popular trail. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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