more stats
1,936 ft
Distance
133 ft
Climb
00:06:11
Avg time
137 ft
Altitude change
433 ft
Altitude min
570 ft
Altitude max
433 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
1,893 ft
Distance climb
39 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
Avg time

Backup Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #301758 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83877 in E-Biking
    • #291388 in Trail Running
    • #283872 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,687 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,066 in E-Biking
    • #7,096 in Trail Running
    • #7,201 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Can be ridden down and then back up, but mostly used to return to Trunkline after descending other steeper trails.

Disclaimer

n land owned by Whitman College. Use at own risk.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 3 rides
  • Last: Jul 29, 2026
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Backup Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
 Trail has been cleared of weeds and is ready to ride.
Jun 16, 2026 @ 5:49am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 16, 2026
 Wildfire burn 06/14/26 area totally denude of vegetation.
Sep 14, 2025 @ 3:43pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 14, 2025
Cleared of summer weed growth and ready to ride!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backup located?
      Backup is located in Wallula Scablands, Wallula, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wallula Scablands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.0557, -118.92372.
      ▼ How hard is Backup?
      Backup is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backup?
      Backup has 133 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 433 ft to 570 ft.
      ▼ Is Backup a point to point trail?
      Backup is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Backup?
      Backup is 1,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backup?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backup. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backup?
      Backup is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Backup? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backup are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backup?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Backup. The trail is 1,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Backup?
      Backup is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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