more stats
689 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
00:01:41
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
2,201 ft
Altitude min
2,241 ft
Altitude max
2,201 ft
Altitude start
2,241 ft
Altitude end
5.8%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
689 ft
Distance climb
00:01:41
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Falls State Park
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #187443 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87816 in Trail Running
    • #112338 in Hiking
    • #24012 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #14385 in Adaptive Biking
    • #2153 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,690 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,463 in Trail Running
    • #1,707 in Hiking
    • #82 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #129 in Adaptive Biking
    • #26 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Catamount Trail (Backside Return) is a 689 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Salem Oregon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 ft blue climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 190 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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      Routes with this trail

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      aMTB2 Recommended Route
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      SILVER FALLS XC RACE LONG COURSE

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Catamount Trail (Backside Return) located?
      Catamount Trail (Backside Return) is located in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Silver Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.83758, -122.60292.
      ▼ How hard is Catamount Trail (Backside Return)?
      Catamount Trail (Backside Return) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Catamount Trail (Backside Return)?
      Catamount Trail (Backside Return) has 36 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,201 ft to 2,241 ft.
      ▼ Is Catamount Trail (Backside Return) a point to point trail?
      Catamount Trail (Backside Return) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Catamount Trail (Backside Return)?
      Catamount Trail (Backside Return) is 689 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Catamount Trail (Backside Return)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Catamount Trail (Backside Return). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Catamount Trail (Backside Return)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Catamount Trail (Backside Return) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Catamount Trail (Backside Return)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Catamount Trail (Backside Return). The trail is 689 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Catamount Trail (Backside Return)?
      Catamount Trail (Backside Return) is a very popular trail. There have been 495 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 770 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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