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3.2 miles
Distance
453 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:42:21
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
00:42:21
Avg time

Northback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ancient Lakes
    Quincy, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #253098 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #170765 in E-Biking
    • #317049 in Trail Running
    • #326078 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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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 42 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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        Directions to northback trailhead (47.148220, -119.987620)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Northback

        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.

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