more stats
1,604 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:06:06
Avg time
-69 ft
Altitude change
7,472 ft
Altitude min
7,569 ft
Altitude max
7,541 ft
Altitude start
7,474 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
1,020 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:06:06
Avg time

Backside (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arkansas Hills Trails
    Salida, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #7506 in Hiking [+]
    • #8133 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #241 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #219 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau Of Land Management

This upper section of the Backside trail is much flatter than the lower half, and features expansive views of the Arkansas River Valley. The upper terminus connects to a saddle just below the start of Pano, another foot-traffic-only trail the ends at a panoramic overlook.

PLEASE STAY ON TRAIL. There are rare and sensitive plants in this area.

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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside (Upper) located?
      Backside (Upper) is located in Arkansas Hills Trails, Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Arkansas Hills Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.54529, -105.98417.
      ▼ How hard is Backside (Upper)?
      Backside (Upper) is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside (Upper)?
      Backside (Upper) has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,472 ft to 7,569 ft.
      ▼ How long is Backside (Upper)?
      Backside (Upper) is 1,604 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backside (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backside (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Backside (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backside (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Backside (Upper)?
      The estimated time to hike Backside (Upper) is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1,604 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Backside (Upper)?
      Backside (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 212 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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