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4,755 ft
Distance
301 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:10:51
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
616 ft
Altitude min
902 ft
Altitude max
616 ft
Altitude start
676 ft
Altitude end
1.266%
Grade
-30.628%
Grade max
21.268%
Grade min
2,618 ft
Distance climb
2,099 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:10:51
Avg time

Upper Backcountry Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Padden
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156464 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50731 in Trail Running
    • #70252 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,655 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,994 in Trail Running
    • #2,814 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Backcountry Loop is a 4,755 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bellingham Washington. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 301 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 189 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Jul 7, 2025 @ 8:07am
Jul 7, 2025
Nov 1, 2022 @ 7:01am
Nov 1, 2022
 mostly ideal- 1 puddle encountered onthe lower backcountry loop, and a few soft spots or soon to be slippery spots with more rain/mud.
Jun 8, 2021 @ 4:52pm
Jun 8, 2021
Apr 3, 2021 @ 2:09pm
Apr 3, 2021
 Lots of new dirt, thanks trail fairies
Mar 25, 2020 @ 2:42pm
Mar 25, 2020
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on Jul 7, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Backcountry Loop located?
      Upper Backcountry Loop is located in Lake Padden, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lake Padden trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.69404, -122.42963.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Backcountry Loop?
      Upper Backcountry Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.266%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Backcountry Loop?
      Upper Backcountry Loop has 301 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 616 ft to 902 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Backcountry Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper Backcountry Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Backcountry Loop?
      Upper Backcountry Loop is 4,755 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Backcountry Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Backcountry Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Backcountry Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Backcountry Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Backcountry Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Upper Backcountry Loop. The trail is 4,755 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Backcountry Loop?
      Upper Backcountry Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,873 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,913 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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