Backbone

Backbone is a short, moderate mountain biking route in California, about 2.4 miles from the town of Sulphur Springs. It is an out-and-back ride of roughly 0.8 miles, with a low point of 1,634 feet and a high of 1,687 feet, so the climb is only about 37 feet one way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 74°F and October highs around 81°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by. Skidmarks is about 0.1 mile away, Uptown Alt about 0.2 mile, and Uptown and Downtown are each about 0.4 mile off. For an overnight stay, Zuni Campground is about 7 miles away.