Backbone Trail
Smithville · Missouri
2.6 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
29 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
2.6 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
29 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Mostly SunnyNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 83°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Backbone Trail is a 2.6-mile mountain bike trail near Smithville, Missouri. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a paved surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 29 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Smithville rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Smithville.
Mountain Biking in Smithville
Smithville is one of the mountain biking hubs in Missouri, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Backbone Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Paved
Surface Quality
Moderate Rocks
Technical Rating
Green Circle
Trail Width
Doubletrack
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Backbone Trail FAQ
Where is Backbone Trail?
Backbone Trail is a mountain bike trail near Smithville, Missouri. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Backbone Trail?
Backbone Trail is 2.6 miles long, rated green circle, with a paved surface, with an estimated ride time of 29 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Backbone Trail?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 83°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Backbone Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Smithville include Stan's Southside, Ol' Grandad, Bonebender Trail, Posson Trot, Happy Jack's. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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