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3,629 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-112 ft
Altitude change
5,175 ft
Altitude min
5,287 ft
Altitude start
5,174 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-41.4%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
1,309 ft
Distance climb
1,972 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
Windows Loop (Backside) Details
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Riding AreaArches National Park
Moab, Utah -
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Local Popularity95 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
The backside offers more unique views of the window arches. There is a little narrow slot on the north end to slip between the rocks.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 miles average
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 3 miles avg distance
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Directions to windows-loop-backside trailhead
(38.684840, -109.533400)
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Nearby Trails
- Turret Arch 784 ft
- Windows Loop 2,070 ft
- Double Arch 2,100 ft
- Balanced Rock 3 miles
- West Valley 4x4 Road 4 miles
Arches National Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windows Loop (Backside)
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Where is Windows Loop (Backside) located?
Windows Loop (Backside) is located in Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Arches National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.68484, -109.5334.
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How hard is Windows Loop (Backside)?
Windows Loop (Backside) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Windows Loop (Backside)?
Windows Loop (Backside) has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,175 ft to 5,305 ft.
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Is Windows Loop (Backside) a point to point trail?
Windows Loop (Backside) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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