North Backbone
Salida · Colorado
3.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
33 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Black Diamond
3.1 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
33 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Best Window This Week
Friday
a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 31% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
North Backbone is a 3.1-mile mountain bike trail near Salida, Colorado. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 33 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Salida rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Salida.
Mountain Biking in Salida
Salida is one of the mountain biking hubs in Colorado, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use North Backbone as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Surface
Ground
Technical Rating
Black Diamond
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North Backbone FAQ
Where is North Backbone?
North Backbone is a mountain bike trail near Salida, Colorado. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is North Backbone?
North Backbone is 3.1 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 33 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for North Backbone?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 31% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near North Backbone?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Salida include BLM 6051, BLM 6051C, BLM 6051, BLM 5966 Powerline Road, BLM 5996. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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