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3.2 miles
Distance
375 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:11:46
Avg time
335 ft
Altitude change
636 ft
Altitude min
971 ft
Altitude max
636 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:11:46
Avg time
Back Mountain Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaShavertown
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
A twelve mile trail. The first two miles includes a waterfall, secluded shady stretches, far reaching views well above the highway, and meadows with flowers. Scarlet tanagers, turkeys, and hawks have been observed, and trout are caught in Toby's Creek. Shops, cafes, and restaurants offer a variety of choices on Main Street in Luzerne.
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- Last: May 10, 2026
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(41.286320, -75.900660)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Mountain Trail
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Where is Back Mountain Trail located?
Back Mountain Trail is located in Shavertown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Shavertown trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.28632, -75.90066.
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How hard is Back Mountain Trail?
Back Mountain Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Back Mountain Trail?
Back Mountain Trail has 375 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 636 ft to 971 ft.
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Is Back Mountain Trail a point to point trail?
Back Mountain Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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