more stats
3,585 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-674 ft
Descent
3,505 ft
High Point
-654 ft
Altitude change
2,851 ft
Altitude min
3,505 ft
Altitude start
2,851 ft
Altitude end
-18.233%
Grade
-62.67%
Grade max
13.295%
Grade min
169 ft
Distance climb
3,251 ft
Distance down
166 ft
Distance flat

Slate Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rock Creek
    Georgetown, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #327594 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #311088 in Trail Running
    • #321348 in Hiking
    • #11593 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A steep, fast, chute on the back side of slate mountain. This trail can get a little overgrown at times as it is closed to motorcycles. Fun addition if riding trail 7.1 and in the Slate Mountain region of the park. This part of the park is closed winters. Easy fire road climb back to the top.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 0 rides
  •  
update trails status or condition

Slate Backside Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
May 8, 2021 @ 4:53pm
May 8, 2021
 reporter
Apr 29, 2021 @ 7:28am
Apr 29, 2021
 reporter
more »
Status:
on May 8, 2021
Dry
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (1)
close
      Directions to slate-backside trailhead (38.830760, -120.692050)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Slate Backside yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Slate Backside yet, add a video.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Rock Creek

      • By prozach215 & contributors
      • #111409 - 726 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slate Backside located?
      Slate Backside is located in Rock Creek, Georgetown, California, United States. It is part of the Rock Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.83076, -120.69205.
      ▼ How hard is Slate Backside?
      Slate Backside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.233%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slate Backside?
      Slate Backside has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 674 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,851 ft to 3,505 ft.
      ▼ Is Slate Backside a point to point trail?
      Slate Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slate Backside?
      Slate Backside is 3,585 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slate Backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slate Backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How busy is Slate Backside?
      Slate Backside is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.