more stats
1,412 ft
Distance
-106 ft
Descent
00:01:40
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
6,633 ft
Altitude min
6,739 ft
Altitude max
6,739 ft
Altitude start
6,633 ft
Altitude end
-7.547%
Grade
-17.53%
Grade max
-0.635%
Grade min
1,412 ft
Distance down
00:01:40
Avg time

Backside (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugar Pine
    California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129973 in Trail Running
    • #103323 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,923 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #6,465 in Trail Running
    • #5,764 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Backside (Upper) is a 1,412 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sugar Pine California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 166 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
Status:
on Oct 3, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backside (Upper) located?
      Backside (Upper) is located in Sugar Pine, California, United States. It is part of the Sugar Pine trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.05036, -120.14946.
      ▼ How hard is Backside (Upper)?
      Backside (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.547%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside (Upper)?
      The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,633 ft to 6,739 ft.
      ▼ Is Backside (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Backside (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backside (Upper)?
      Backside (Upper) is 1,412 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 ride Backside (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Backside (Upper). The trail is 1,412 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backside (Upper)?
      Backside (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 664 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 753 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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