Back Track

Palmerston North · Manawat Whanganui

2.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

26 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Cloudy
48°
40°
56°
5 mph
Gust10 mph
7:41 AM
4:58 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.16 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours32% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Tuesday

a high near 56°F, little expected rain, 17% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Back Track is a 2.4-mile mountain bike trail near Palmerston North, Manawat Whanganui, New Zealand. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a unpaved surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 26 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Palmerston North rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Palmerston North.

Mountain Biking in Palmerston North

Palmerston North is one of the mountain biking hubs in Manawat Whanganui, New Zealand, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Back Track as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Max Gradient

10%

Surface

Unpaved

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

Trail Marking

Well Marked

Trail Width

Wide Singletrack

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Back Track FAQ

Where is Back Track?

Back Track is a mountain bike trail near Palmerston North, Manawat Whanganui. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Back Track?

Back Track is 2.4 miles long, rated black diamond, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 26 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Back Track?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 56°F, little expected rain, 17% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Back Track?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Palmerston North include Ripper, Kissing Rock, Shuttle Link, The Bends, Decompression. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Back Track?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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