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3,645 ft
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
8,225 ft
Altitude min
8,282 ft
Altitude max
8,229 ft
Altitude start
8,225 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
2,116 ft
Distance climb
1,444 ft
Distance down
00:06:11
Avg time

Our Backyard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Avon Preserve
    Avon, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100131 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137599 in E-Biking
    • #86813 in Trail Running
    • #321661 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,013 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,413 in E-Biking
    • #2,500 in Trail Running
    • #6,934 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Town of Avon

Our Backyard is a short loop with minimal elevation change and very easily ridden both directions. It offers some smooth reinforced turns and corners, a fun run through a aspen grove and beautiful scenery on a fast rolling rocky on the east side of the trail.
This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 75 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Trail Supporters

  • Vail Spinners and Skinners & The Wolffe Tasting House
    since 2017
    Sponsor
  • Town of Avon
    Town of Avon
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Our Backyard Trail Reports

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May 28, 2025 @ 1:29pm
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May 29, 2024 @ 3:59pm
May 29, 2024
reporter Drain needs to be cleared. Social side trail looks like it is growing back which is great, but want to continue to keep people off of it when...
May 29, 2024 @ 3:55pm
May 29, 2024
reporter Social trail needs to be closed.
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on May 28, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Our Backyard located?
      Our Backyard is located in West Avon Preserve, Avon, Colorado, United States. It is part of the West Avon Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.65056, -106.54195.
      ▼ How hard is Our Backyard?
      Our Backyard is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Our Backyard?
      Our Backyard has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,225 ft to 8,282 ft.
      ▼ Is Our Backyard a point to point trail?
      Our Backyard is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Our Backyard?
      Our Backyard is 3,645 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Our Backyard?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Our Backyard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Our Backyard?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Our Backyard are:
      • June (19 activities)
      • May (17 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Our Backyard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Our Backyard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Our Backyard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Our Backyard. The trail is 3,645 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Our Backyard?
      Our Backyard is a very popular trail. There have been 1,108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,611 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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