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9.0 miles
Distance
2,425 ft
Climb
-3,006 ft
Descent
01:50:37
Avg time
-581 ft
Altitude change
5,866 ft
Altitude min
7,139 ft
Altitude max
6,726 ft
Altitude start
6,145 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-64.3%
Grade max
44.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
01:50:37
Avg time
Devils Backbone Trail Details
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Activities
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaMad River - Entiat
Plain, Washington -
Ref Number#1448
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 60 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#106318 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #103863 in E-Biking
- #131722 in Trail Running
- #124905 in Hiking
- #2076 in Dirtbiking
- #1255 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUSFS
This route traverses the crest of Devil’s Backbone and provides outstanding viewing opportunities. Campsites with water are located at Handy Springs and Windy Camp. The trail has some steep rocky switchbacks and a few steep grades. For the most part it is an easy ride, but some sections require an experienced rider. This trail is maintained annually.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(47.939930, -120.419260)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devils Backbone Trail
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Where is Devils Backbone Trail located?
Devils Backbone Trail is located in Mad River - Entiat, Plain, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mad River - Entiat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.93993, -120.41926.
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How hard is Devils Backbone Trail?
Devils Backbone Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Devils Backbone Trail?
Devils Backbone Trail has 739 m of elevation gain. The trail has 916 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,788 m to 2,176 m.
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Is Devils Backbone Trail a point to point trail?
Devils Backbone Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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