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433 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:00:41
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
5,242 ft
Altitude min
5,247 ft
Altitude max
5,242 ft
Altitude start
5,246 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
1.7%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance flat
00:00:41
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
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84055 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30759 in E-Biking
    • #157007 in Trail Running
    • #144564 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,609 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #328 in E-Biking
    • #4,809 in Trail Running
    • #4,319 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Boulder Parks & Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Backtrack is a 433 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Boulder Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 106 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 495 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Backtrack Trail Reports

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Aug 12, 2025 @ 4:14pm
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Jun 16, 2025 @ 4:27pm
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May 26, 2025 @ 2:55pm
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
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Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
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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 40.03232, -105.22916.
      ▼ How hard is Backtrack?
      Backtrack is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backtrack?
      Backtrack has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,242 ft to 5,247 ft.
      ▼ Is Backtrack a point to point trail?
      Yes, Backtrack is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backtrack?
      Backtrack is 433 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.
      ▼ 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 1 minute to ride Backtrack. The trail is 433 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 6,106 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,972 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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