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2,287 ft
Distance
-340 ft
Descent
00:06:18
Avg time
-340 ft
Altitude change
1,292 ft
Altitude min
1,632 ft
Altitude max
1,632 ft
Altitude start
1,293 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-33.2%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
2,234 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:06:18
Avg time

Slapping Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Rocky technical, off camber, Rock drops

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Drops

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Slapping Backside Trail Reports

Status:
on Nov 16, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to slapping-backside trailhead (40.030170, -77.352100)

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      5.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      MikeZarcone MikeZarcone
      This trail is fully blazed in red. It is now a sanctioned multi-use trail.
      Blaine142
      This trail is super good. Big rock mounds turn into big kickers, lots of little jibs throughout the trail, some chunk and you can carry a lot of speed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slapping Backside located?
      Slapping Backside is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.03017, -77.3521.
      ▼ How hard is Slapping Backside?
      Slapping Backside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slapping Backside?
      The trail has 340 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,292 ft to 1,632 ft.
      ▼ Is Slapping Backside a point to point trail?
      Slapping Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slapping Backside?
      Slapping Backside is 2,287 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slapping Backside?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Slapping Backside. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slapping Backside?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slapping Backside are:
      • May (5 activities)
      • November (5 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      ▼ How do I access Slapping Backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slapping Backside are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slapping Backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Slapping Backside. The trail is 2,287 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slapping Backside?
      Slapping Backside is a moderately popular trail. There have been 302 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 322 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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