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2.1 miles
Distance
487 ft
Climb
-489 ft
Descent
00:17:18
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
454 ft
Altitude min
697 ft
Altitude max
456 ft
Altitude start
454 ft
Altitude end
-0.019%
Grade
-47.617%
Grade max
24.161%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,584 ft
Distance down
914 ft
Distance flat
00:17:18
Avg time

Lower Backcountry Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Padden
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108346 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38988 in Trail Running
    • #18769 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Lower Backcountry Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bellingham Washington. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 487 ft blue climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 15, 2024 @ 9:05am
Dec 15, 2024
 Downed tree east of off-leash entrance east of the Dog Park
Sep 4, 2023 @ 8:20am
Sep 4, 2023
 Some wet spots but nothing too slick or rutted out
Mar 31, 2022 @ 12:14pm
Mar 31, 2022
 Very slippery and muddy in spots. Bring walking poles if you have them and a few extra towels for the dog.
Mar 31, 2022 @ 12:14pm
Mar 31, 2022
 Some sections are very slippery and muddy. Bring walking sticks if you have them and a few extra towels for your dog.
Nov 13, 2021 @ 12:29pm
Nov 13, 2021
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        Directions to lower-backcountry-loop trailhead (48.697539, -122.442219)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Backcountry Loop

        ▼ Where is Lower Backcountry Loop located?
        Lower Backcountry Loop is located in Lake Padden, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lake Padden trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.69754, -122.44222.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Backcountry Loop?
        Lower Backcountry Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.019%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Backcountry Loop?
        Lower Backcountry Loop has 487 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 489 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 454 ft to 697 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Backcountry Loop a point to point trail?
        Lower Backcountry Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Backcountry Loop?
        Lower Backcountry Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Backcountry Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Backcountry Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Backcountry Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Backcountry Loop are:
        • July (32 activities)
        • August (27 activities)
        • May (14 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Backcountry Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Backcountry Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Backcountry Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Lower Backcountry Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Backcountry Loop?
        Lower Backcountry Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,556 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,571 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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