more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:25:00
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,401 ft
Altitude min
1,454 ft
Altitude max
1,454 ft
Altitude start
1,453 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,910 ft
Distance flat
00:25:00
Avg time

Outback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hidden Valley Recreation Area
    Ely, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #277002 in Trail Running
    • #60052 in Hiking
    • #2799 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2021

Outback is the most remote section of the Hidden Valley trails. A bit more technical, but also flatter than all the other loops, this is the favorite loop of many of the locals.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 70 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Outback Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2025 @ 11:19am (America/Chicago)
Sep 20, 2025
 Tread was solid. Plenty of wet leafs
May 8, 2024 @ 3:35pm
May 8, 2024
 Ride Safe, have fun
Feb 17, 2024 @ 7:29am
Feb 17, 2024
 Trail/snow conditions were great on all the sections I rode. This may change of course as the temps continue to rise as we head into March.
Nov 21, 2023 @ 1:02pm
Nov 21, 2023
 Open and riding well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:32am
Nov 15, 2023
 Caution - Deer hunting is allowed on most sections of Hidden Valley. Trails are in great late fall condition Small amount of snow in a few areas.
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on Sep 20, 2025
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outback located?
      Outback is located in Hidden Valley Recreation Area, Ely, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hidden Valley Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.90318, -91.80258.
      ▼ How hard is Outback?
      Outback is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outback?
      Outback has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,401 ft to 1,454 ft.
      ▼ Is Outback a point to point trail?
      Yes, Outback is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outback?
      Outback is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outback are:
      • September (10 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Outback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outback?
      The estimated time to ride Outback is approximately 25 minutes. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Outback?
      Outback is a very popular trail. There have been 664 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,302 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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