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3.2 miles
Distance
453 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:23:32
Avg time
267 ft
Altitude change
803 ft
Altitude min
1,144 ft
Altitude max
809 ft
Altitude start
1,076 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-14%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,990 ft
Distance down
3,110 ft
Distance flat
00:23:32
Avg time

Northback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ancient Lakes
    Quincy, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #262070 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225081 in E-Biking
    • #129132 in Trail Running
    • #321568 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,034 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,326 in E-Biking
    • #3,906 in Trail Running
    • #7,836 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Northback is a 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Quincy Washington. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 6, 2022 @ 2:28pm
Jul 6, 2022
 Primarily a horse trail that is pretty rough with loose sand in spots. I rode it from north to south. There is a bit of hike-a-bike at the south...
Apr 12, 2021 @ 12:53pm
Apr 12, 2021
 Primarily a horse trail, super powdery soil, needs some moisture. Unless you want a different view of the area it's not worth the effort.
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      1385lookout
      This is a little used but enjoyable Trail on the north side of the Ancient Lakes area. Riding from the North to South the trail is mostly downhill and eventually intersect with River stroll. At that point you can turn left and work your way back into the more of Ancient Lakes trails or turn right and head down to the river. The trail is faint at first and wanders through basalt outcroppings before dropping gradually with excellent views of the river.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northback located?
      Northback is located in Ancient Lakes, Quincy, Washington, United States. It is part of the Ancient Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.14822, -119.98762.
      ▼ How hard is Northback?
      Northback is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northback?
      Northback has 453 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 803 ft to 1,144 ft.
      ▼ Is Northback a point to point trail?
      Northback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northback?
      Northback is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northback are:
      • March (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Northback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Northback. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Northback?
      Northback is a moderately popular trail. There have been 35 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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