California · Mountain biking

Backside Connector

0.2 mi
round trip
26 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route

Is Backside Connector open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Backside Connector, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Backside Connector is a short, easy mountain biking route in the Mt. Shasta Ranger District of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It is part of the Gateway Trail System in the "Learning Zone," about 0.15 miles from the nearest town. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.3 miles, with a low point around 5,378 feet and a high of about 5,423 feet. That makes it a quick ride for a warm-up or a break between longer trips on the trail system. Dogs are allowed here, so you can bring a pet along. Chipmunk and Huckleberry Loop (South) sit just 0.1 mile away for more riding or hiking. Farther out, Panther Creek offers canoeing about 2.8 miles off, and Panther Meadows Campground is about 4.1 miles away.

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