more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
133 ft
Climb
00:11:19
Avg time
134 ft
Altitude change
1,409 ft
Altitude min
1,544 ft
Altitude max
1,409 ft
Altitude start
1,542 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
4,426 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:11:19
Avg time

Way Up (Backside) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Hill
    Norwich, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #182212 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #403424 in Trail Running
    • #158932 in Hiking
    • #19610 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,326 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #7,076 in Trail Running
    • #3,599 in Hiking
    • #397 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Trail taking you up to the Quarry

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      Directions to way-up-backside trailhead (42.513710, -75.538770)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Way Up (Backside) located?
      Way Up (Backside) is located in West Hill, Norwich, New York, United States. It is part of the West Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.51371, -75.53877.
      ▼ How hard is Way Up (Backside)?
      Way Up (Backside) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Way Up (Backside)?
      Way Up (Backside) has 133 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,409 ft to 1,544 ft.
      ▼ How long is Way Up (Backside)?
      Way Up (Backside) is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Way Up (Backside)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Way Up (Backside). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Way Up (Backside)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Way Up (Backside). The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Way Up (Backside)?
      Way Up (Backside) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 436 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 502 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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