more stats
1,084 ft
Distance
-100 ft
Descent
00:03:01
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
916 ft
Altitude min
1,017 ft
Altitude max
1,016 ft
Altitude start
916 ft
Altitude end
-9.192%
Grade
-21.245%
Grade max
1.074%
Grade min
70 ft
Distance climb
1,014 ft
Distance down
00:03:01
Avg time

Upper Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Van Peenen Park
    Decorah, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119230 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118721 in Trail Running
    • #135091 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #264 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #255 in Trail Running
    • #282 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Upper Backside is a 1,084 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Decorah Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Upper Backside Trail Reports

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Aug 24, 2025 @ 11:43am
Aug 24, 2025
Jul 8, 2023 @ 7:54am
Jul 8, 2023
 not maintained well
May 31, 2020 @ 5:21am
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May 30, 2020 @ 11:28am
May 30, 2020
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on Aug 24, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Backside located?
      Upper Backside is located in Van Peenen Park, Decorah, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Van Peenen Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.31184, -91.77776.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Backside?
      Upper Backside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.192%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Backside?
      The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 916 ft to 1,017 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Backside a point to point trail?
      Upper Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Backside?
      Upper Backside is 1,084 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Backside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Backside. The trail is 1,084 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Backside?
      Upper Backside is a moderately popular trail. There have been 376 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 482 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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