more stats
2,139 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
8,066 ft
Altitude min
8,172 ft
Altitude max
8,172 ft
Altitude start
8,071 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance climb
1,480 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snow Summit Bike Park
    Big Bear City, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16657 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34528 in E-Biking
    • #151406 in Trail Running
    • #155420 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #423 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #756 in E-Biking
    • #7,857 in Trail Running
    • #9,253 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Get off the western lift and go straight to find this connector. It will take you around the backside of the slope and over to the trailheads for Going Green, Blue Steel, Party Wave and Turtle Trail.

Tags

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Aug 1, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside Trailhead Connect located?
      Backside Trailhead Connect is located in Snow Summit Bike Park, Big Bear City, California, United States. It is part of the Snow Summit Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.22041, -116.89232.
      ▼ How hard is Backside Trailhead Connect?
      Backside Trailhead Connect is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside Trailhead Connect?
      Backside Trailhead Connect has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,066 ft to 8,172 ft.
      ▼ How long is Backside Trailhead Connect?
      Backside Trailhead Connect is 2,139 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside Trailhead Connect?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backside Trailhead Connect. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Backside Trailhead Connect? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside Trailhead Connect are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backside Trailhead Connect?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Backside Trailhead Connect. The trail is 2,139 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside Trailhead Connect?
      Backside Trailhead Connect is a very popular trail. There have been 3,921 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,686 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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