more stats
2,890 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:06:08
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
115 ft
Altitude min
157 ft
Altitude max
134 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
1,033 ft
Distance climb
827 ft
Distance down
1,030 ft
Distance flat
00:06:08
Avg time

On Your Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain Reservation
    Peekskill, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64438 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #348888 in Trail Running
    • #337570 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #950 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,160 in Trail Running
    • #6,999 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation

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AI Generated Description

On Your Back is a 2,890 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Peekskill New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 50 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 547 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      9 miles • 1,089 ft • 11 •
      Elevation changes, boulders, rock gardens, steep ravines.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is On Your Back located?
      On Your Back is located in Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, New York, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.27205, -73.92485.
      ▼ How hard is On Your Back?
      On Your Back is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for On Your Back?
      On Your Back has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 115 ft to 157 ft.
      ▼ Is On Your Back a point to point trail?
      On Your Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is On Your Back?
      On Your Back is 2,890 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on On Your Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on On Your Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access On Your Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to On Your Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride On Your Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride On Your Back. The trail is 2,890 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is On Your Back?
      On Your Back is a very popular trail. There have been 2,341 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,575 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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