The Back Route
Etna · California
1.3 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
15 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
1.3 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
15 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
CloudyNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Wednesday
a high near 67°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Calming and easy
Mountain Biking in Etna
Etna is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use The Back Route as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
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Ride Style
Trail
Surface
Singletrack
Technical Rating
Green Circle
Trail Style
Flat
Trail Width
Doubletrack
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The Back Route FAQ
Where is The Back Route?
The Back Route is a mountain bike trail near Etna, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is The Back Route?
The Back Route is 1.3 miles long, rated green circle, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 15 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for The Back Route?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-11: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near The Back Route?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Etna include Trail Creek Road, Nordheimer Trail, Jackass Gulch Trail, Snoozer Trail, Tanners Peak Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
What kind of ride is The Back Route?
The Back Route is listed as flat.
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