more stats
5,108 ft
Distance
326 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:14:19
Avg time
290 ft
Altitude change
1,077 ft
Altitude min
1,367 ft
Altitude max
1,077 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
35.4%
Grade min
4,022 ft
Distance climb
666 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:14:19
Avg time

Down the backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lyme Pinnacle Conservation Area
    Lyme, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #191566 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77565 in Trail Running
    • #126361 in Hiking
    • #39557 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,544 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #960 in Trail Running
    • #2,151 in Hiking
    • #475 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    UVLT

A fun flowy trail off of pinnacle hill. One super cool ledge rock garden and some little stone wall crossings.

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Family friendlyFlowyRock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 102 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Nov 3, 2022 @ 4:05am
Nov 3, 2022
 Leaf blown 11/3
May 14, 2021 @ 1:03pm
May 14, 2021
Sep 30, 2020 @ 5:50pm
Sep 30, 2020
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on Nov 3, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down the backside located?
      Down the backside is located in Lyme Pinnacle Conservation Area, Lyme, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Lyme Pinnacle Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.82609, -72.12351.
      ▼ How hard is Down the backside?
      Down the backside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down the backside?
      Down the backside has 326 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,077 ft to 1,367 ft.
      ▼ Is Down the backside a point to point trail?
      Down the backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Down the backside?
      Down the backside is 5,108 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down the backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Down the backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Down the backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down the backside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Down the backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Down the backside. The trail is 5,108 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down the backside?
      Down the backside is a very popular trail. There have been 193 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 206 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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