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801 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
00:01:11
Avg time
48 ft
Altitude change
748 ft
Altitude min
796 ft
Altitude max
748 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
1.3%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
781 ft
Distance climb
20 ft
Distance flat
00:01:11
Avg time
Backdoor Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouthwestway Park
Indianapolis, Indiana -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionUphill Only
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
Steep, shortcut to summit of Mann Hill. Trail is not used frequently, so following can be difficult. Trail ends mid-Mann Summit North trail just before the rock steps.
Access Info
Entrance is off switch back corner on Mann Hill Loop about 1/2 mi clockwise from parking lot.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
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6 Months
- 16 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 142 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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(39.652650, -86.240350)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backdoor
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Where is Backdoor located?
Backdoor is located in Southwestway Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Southwestway Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.65265, -86.24035.
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How hard is Backdoor?
Backdoor is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Backdoor?
Backdoor has 47 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 748 ft to 796 ft.
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Is Backdoor a point to point trail?
Yes, Backdoor is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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