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689 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
2,241 ft
High Point
40 ft
Altitude change
2,201 ft
Altitude min
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

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 [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166618 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18949 in Trail Running
    • #71333 in Hiking
  • 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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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.

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

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 178 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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        Routes with this trail

        82
        aMTB1 Recommended Route
        11 miles • 1,196 ft • 9 • Loop •
        This route is rated aMTB1 - No Support Needed. It skips Catamount Trail (Mid) and , where adaptive riders...
        87
        aMTB2 Recommended Route
        13 miles • 1,559 ft • 12 • Loop •
        This route is rated aMTB2 - Support recommended. Be sure to have a support rider the first attempt. Riders...
        73
        SILVER FALLS XC LONG COURSE
        22 miles • 2,905 ft • 19 • Out & Back •
        SILVER FALLS XC RACE LONG COURSE

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Catamount Trail (Backside Return)

        ▼ 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 busy is Catamount Trail (Backside Return)?
        Catamount Trail (Backside Return) is a very popular trail. There have been 424 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 673 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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