more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
568 ft
Climb
-268 ft
Descent
00:19:09
Avg time
301 ft
Altitude change
320 ft
Altitude min
660 ft
Altitude max
320 ft
Altitude start
621 ft
Altitude end
3.755%
Grade
-27.466%
Grade max
34.035%
Grade min
5,134 ft
Distance climb
2,381 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:19:09
Avg time

Up The Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35245 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19060 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,694 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,208 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

By day a one way up only cross country trail. Connects the western and eastern trails with an open, flowy trail that traverses the southern face of the hill. Includes breath-taking views to the south of Townsville, out towards the Pinnacles range. Can be ridden both directions at night.

Access Info

From the east via Hammerhead, near junction with Wedgettail.
From the west (eventually) via Tower Link project, near Taipan junction.

Tags
BermsFlowyRock gardensViews

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 981 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
Status:
on Aug 1, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Up The Backside located?
      Up The Backside is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.33631, 146.73718.
      ▼ How hard is Up The Backside?
      Up The Backside is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.755%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Up The Backside?
      Up The Backside has 568 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 268 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 320 ft to 660 ft.
      ▼ Is Up The Backside a point to point trail?
      Up The Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Up The Backside?
      Up The Backside is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Up The Backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Up The Backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Up The Backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Up The Backside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Up The Backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Up The Backside. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Up The Backside?
      Up The Backside is a very popular trail. There have been 15,721 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,189 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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