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1.9 miles
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:11:35
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
238 ft
Altitude min
252 ft
Altitude max
246 ft
Altitude start
246 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
4,226 ft
Distance climb
2,759 ft
Distance down
3,202 ft
Distance flat
00:11:35
Avg time

Backwater Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hernando Point Trail System
    Hernando, Mississippi
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #160172 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    USACE

The trail head and parking area are located in the Hernando Point Public Use Area at Arkabutla Lake. This 2.2 mile loop offers a convenient trail for campers or people enjoying the day use area. The trail is designed to offer an introductory hiking or biking experience for the whole family. The trail is also enjoyable for those wanting to ride or run the trail for exercise. The loop features enough elevation change to challenge those who wish to push their pace on the trail.

Disclaimer

All trails at Hernando Point are closed until further notice due to extensive storm damage and debris.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 14, 2020 @ 10:02am
Jan 14, 2020
 reporter All trails at Hernando Point are closed until further notice due to extensive storm damage and debris.
Dec 20, 2019 @ 2:12pm
Dec 20, 2019
 Overall, conditions are good, trail somewhat obscured by leaves
Sep 19, 2019 @ 1:34pm
Sep 19, 2019
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Jul 9, 2019 @ 8:08am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Backwater located?
      Backwater is located in Hernando Point Trail System, Hernando, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Hernando Point Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.73581, -90.07142.
      ▼ How hard is Backwater?
      Backwater is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backwater?
      Backwater has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 238 ft to 252 ft.
      ▼ How long is Backwater?
      Backwater is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backwater?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Backwater. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Backwater? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backwater are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Backwater?
      The estimated time to ride Backwater is approximately 12 minutes. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Backwater?
      Backwater is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 91 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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