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3,058 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:39:58
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
279 ft
Altitude min
349 ft
Altitude max
279 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
2,310 ft
Distance climb
748 ft
Distance down
00:39:58
Avg time

Dinosaur Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Arcadia Management Area
    Exeter, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #267790 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #417423 in Trail Running
    • #305127 in Hiking
    • #33521 in Horseback
    • #33690 in Snowshoeing
    • #32497 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #593 in Mountain Biking · Rhode Island [+]
    • #1,103 in Trail Running
    • #962 in Hiking
    • #77 in Horseback
    • #293 in Snowshoeing
    • #185 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    RI DEM

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Dinosaur Back is a 3,058 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Exeter Rhode Island. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 39 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dinosaur Back Trail Reports

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Feb 19, 2023 @ 12:05pm
Feb 19, 2023
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Feb 19, 2023 @ 12:03pm
Feb 19, 2023
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Feb 19, 2023 @ 11:58am
Feb 19, 2023
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Feb 19, 2023 @ 11:57am
Feb 19, 2023
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Feb 19, 2023 @ 11:55am
Feb 19, 2023
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dinosaur Back located?
      Dinosaur Back is located in Arcadia Management Area, Exeter, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Arcadia Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.55076, -71.75983.
      ▼ How hard is Dinosaur Back?
      Dinosaur Back is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dinosaur Back?
      Dinosaur Back has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 279 ft to 349 ft.
      ▼ Is Dinosaur Back a point to point trail?
      Dinosaur Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dinosaur Back?
      Dinosaur Back is 3,058 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dinosaur Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dinosaur Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dinosaur Back?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dinosaur Back are:
      • May (12 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Dinosaur Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dinosaur Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dinosaur Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride Dinosaur Back. The trail is 3,058 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dinosaur Back?
      Dinosaur Back is a moderately popular trail. There have been 88 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 99 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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