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2,449 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-203 ft
Descent
00:06:46
Avg time
-197 ft
Altitude change
1,281 ft
Altitude min
1,477 ft
Altitude max
1,477 ft
Altitude start
1,281 ft
Altitude end
-8.026%
Grade
-24.09%
Grade max
4.257%
Grade min
132 ft
Distance climb
1,884 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:06:46
Avg time

Upper Back 2 School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glen Mountain
    Hazelton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54220 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47468 in Trail Running
    • #58439 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Single track. Starts off fast into a natural mossy rock roll, followed by small flowy berms and natural corners through mixed forest. A great trail from top to bottom when linked up with lower Back 2 School trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 16 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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May 25, 2026 @ 9:04pm (America/Vancouver)
May 25, 2026
Tree down
Jun 21, 2024 @ 5:29am
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May 12, 2024 @ 2:21pm
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Apr 6, 2024 @ 7:29pm
Apr 6, 2024
 reporter It's Spring! Trails can be variable and the gnomes haven't gotten to all trails for maintainence. Ride Smart!
Dec 5, 2023 @ 4:41am
Dec 5, 2023
 reporter Lots of trees down, ride with caution.
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        Directions to upper-back-2-school trailhead (55.279990, -127.634390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Back 2 School

        ▼ Where is Upper Back 2 School located?
        Upper Back 2 School is located in Glen Mountain, Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Glen Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.27999, -127.63439.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Back 2 School?
        Upper Back 2 School is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.026%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Back 2 School?
        Upper Back 2 School has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 203 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,281 ft to 1,477 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Back 2 School a point to point trail?
        Upper Back 2 School is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Back 2 School?
        Upper Back 2 School is 2,449 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Back 2 School?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Back 2 School. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Back 2 School?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Back 2 School are:
        • February (28 activities)
        • July (19 activities)
        • April (16 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Back 2 School? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Back 2 School are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Back 2 School?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Back 2 School. The trail is 2,449 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Back 2 School?
        Upper Back 2 School is a very popular trail. There have been 460 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 486 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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