more stats
2,605 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
1,661 ft
Altitude min
1,699 ft
Altitude max
1,670 ft
Altitude start
1,699 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
1,050 ft
Distance climb
371 ft
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time

Backstrap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Sucker Springs
    Eagle River, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #17196 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #171004 in E-Biking
    • #36790 in Snowshoeing
    • #382 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #214 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #647 in E-Biking
    • #466 in Snowshoeing
    • #8 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Vilas County

A few features, but mostly an uphill climb.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backstrap located?
      Backstrap is located in Sucker Springs, Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Sucker Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.99014, -89.24392.
      ▼ How hard is Backstrap?
      Backstrap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backstrap?
      Backstrap has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,661 ft to 1,699 ft.
      ▼ Is Backstrap a point to point trail?
      Yes, Backstrap is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backstrap?
      Backstrap is 2,605 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backstrap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backstrap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backstrap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backstrap are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Backstrap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backstrap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backstrap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Backstrap. The trail is 2,605 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backstrap?
      Backstrap is a very popular trail. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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