more stats
362 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:00:20
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
3,247 ft
Altitude min
3,255 ft
Altitude max
3,250 ft
Altitude start
3,247 ft
Altitude end
-0.878%
Grade
-6.765%
Grade max
3.01%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
124 ft
Distance down
97 ft
Distance flat
00:00:20
Avg time

Short Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    SportUNE MTB Trails
    Armidale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #144915 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51758 in E-Biking
    • #397872 in Trail Running
    • #335286 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,227 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #3,675 in E-Biking
    • #11,282 in Trail Running
    • #8,368 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

A short section of trail that allows riders to loop onto different trails.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 10, 2024
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Short Back Trail Reports

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Dec 20, 2025 @ 4:21pm (Australia/Sydney)
Dec 19, 2025
 reporter Trail closed due to dangerous trees following August 2025 snow day. NO ACCESS PERMITTED.
Dec 20, 2022 @ 2:42am
Dec 20, 2022
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Dec 2, 2022 @ 10:52am
Dec 2, 2022
 reporter Closed for all use while works are being completed by UNE. Opening on Monday 12 Dec
Jul 27, 2019 @ 4:11pm
Jul 27, 2019
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Apr 14, 2018 @ 5:14pm
Apr 14, 2018
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on Dec 20, 2025
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Back located?
      Short Back is located in SportUNE MTB Trails, Armidale, Australia. It is part of the SportUNE MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -30.49122, 151.63543.
      ▼ How hard is Short Back?
      Short Back is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.878%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Back?
      Short Back has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,247 ft to 3,255 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Back a point to point trail?
      Yes, Short Back is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Back?
      Short Back is 362 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Back?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Short Back. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Short Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Short Back. The trail is 362 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Back?
      Short Back is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 91 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 491 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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