more stats
856 ft
Distance
-153 ft
Descent
00:06:09
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
626 ft
Altitude min
778 ft
Altitude max
778 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-17.8%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
10 ft
Distance climb
794 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:06:09
Avg time

Devil's Backbone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Devou Park
    Covington, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #109322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53624 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #248 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #49 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Covington

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AI Generated Description

Devil's Backbone is a 856 ft less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Covington Kentucky. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop, gap jump, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 166 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on Aug 8, 2021
Very Dry
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to devil-s-backbone-229937 trailhead (39.075840, -84.551180)

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      Oct 6, 2020 @ 9:45am
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      Devil's Backbone @ Devou Park
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      2:39 | 511 | Sep 24, 2024 , Covington
      Devil's Backbone | Devou Park
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      0:11 | 1546 | Sep 11, 2020 , Covington

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Devil's Backbone located?
      Devil's Backbone is located in Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Devou Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.07584, -84.55118.
      ▼ How hard is Devil's Backbone?
      Devil's Backbone is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devil's Backbone?
      The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 626 ft to 778 ft.
      ▼ Is Devil's Backbone a point to point trail?
      Yes, Devil's Backbone is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Devil's Backbone?
      Devil's Backbone is 856 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devil's Backbone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Devil's Backbone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Devil's Backbone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Devil's Backbone are:
      • April (8 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Devil's Backbone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devil's Backbone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Devil's Backbone?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Devil's Backbone. The trail is 856 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Devil's Backbone?
      Devil's Backbone is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 696 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,017 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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