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2,352 ft
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
134 ft
Altitude change
3,174 ft
Altitude min
3,308 ft
Altitude max
3,174 ft
Altitude start
3,307 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
2,047 ft
Distance climb
141 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

Road Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Desert View Conservation Area
    Joshua Tree, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Road Back is a 2,352 ft moderately popular singletrack trail located near Joshua Tree California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Road Back located?
      Road Back is located in Desert View Conservation Area, Joshua Tree, California, United States. It is part of the Desert View Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.1106, -116.2657.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Road Back?
      Road Back has 137 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,174 ft to 3,308 ft.
      ▼ Is Road Back a point to point trail?
      Road Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Road Back?
      Road Back is 2,352 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Road Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Road Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Road Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Road Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Road Back?
      The estimated time to ride Road Back is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 2,352 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Road Back?
      Road Back is a moderately popular trail. There have been 262 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 328 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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