more stats
791 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
00:01:32
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
5,250 ft
Altitude min
5,260 ft
Altitude max
5,252 ft
Altitude start
5,259 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
43 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:01:32
Avg time

Backtrack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valmont Bike Park
    Boulder, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #160410 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248326 in E-Biking
    • #449130 in Trail Running
    • #453670 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,103 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,086 in E-Biking
    • #8,290 in Trail Running
    • #8,362 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    • Uphill Only for E-Biking
    • Uphill Only for Trail Running
    • Uphill Only for Hiking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • Land Owner
    City of Boulder Parks & Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Backtrack is a 791 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Boulder Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 382 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Backtrack Trail Reports

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Aug 12, 2025 @ 4:14pm
Aug 12, 2025
Jun 16, 2025 @ 4:27pm
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May 26, 2025 @ 2:54pm
May 26, 2025
 reporter Trail closed for muddy conditions. Will update status when trail reopens.
May 6, 2025 @ 9:48am
May 6, 2025
 reporter Trail closed for muddy conditions. Will update status when trail reopens.
Apr 21, 2025 @ 7:15am
Apr 21, 2025
 reporter Trail is open.
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on Aug 12, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.45 (5 votes)
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      3 ★ 40%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backtrack located?
      Backtrack is located in Valmont Bike Park, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Valmont Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.03223, -105.2303.
      ▼ How hard is Backtrack?
      Backtrack is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backtrack?
      Backtrack has 8 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,250 ft to 5,260 ft.
      ▼ Is Backtrack a point to point trail?
      Yes, Backtrack is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backtrack?
      Backtrack is 791 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backtrack?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Backtrack. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backtrack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backtrack are:
      • June (30 activities)
      • October (29 activities)
      • September (28 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Backtrack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backtrack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backtrack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Backtrack. The trail is 791 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backtrack?
      Backtrack is a very popular trail. There have been 4,628 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,661 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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