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Colorado
North Backbone
3.0 mi
Distance
913 ft
Gain
31 min
Time
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Trail character
Difficult
Why you'll love it
Part of Salida Mountain Trails
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North Backbone
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 913 ft
- Elevation loss
- 940 ft
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About this trail
North Backbone is a challenging 3-mile ride within Colorado's Salida Mountain Trails system that lives up to its name with a demanding technical experience. This difficult trail offers mountain bikers a chance to test their skills on the spine of the local trail network while enjoying the high-altitude terrain surrounding Salida. The compact mileage makes it an efficient option for riders looking to pack serious riding into a shorter outing.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Bureau of Land Management
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