Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Up The Backside Trail
- Ground Creations
since 2016Builder
McLean Projects
since 2016Builder
Up The Backside Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaDouglas Mountain Bike Park
Townsville -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionUphill Primary
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Garden
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Up The Backside mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change301 ft
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Altitude min320 ft
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Altitude max660 ft
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Altitude start320 ft
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Altitude end621 ft
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Grade3.755%
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Grade max-27.466%
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Grade min34.035%
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Distance climb5,134 ft
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Distance down2,381 ft
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Distance flat489 ft
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Avg time00:20:12
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Avg reverse time00:30:56
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
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- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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- 54 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jan 21, 2025
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