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1,824 ft
Distance
335 ft
Climb
00:05:12
Avg time
337 ft
Altitude change
7,122 ft
Altitude min
7,459 ft
Altitude max
7,122 ft
Altitude start
7,461 ft
Altitude end
18.5%
Grade
3%
Grade max
34.2%
Grade min
1,778 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance flat
00:05:12
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Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salida
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #19226 in Hiking [+]
    • #15497 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    City of Salida

Backside is a steep, foot-traffic-only trail (hiking/running) providing a direct route from the F Street Trailhead, in downtown Salida, to the back of S Mountain. The trail features numerous stone steps, including a neat staircase feature that utilizes the area's unique geology. Although the trail is steep, it is not technically challenging. There are great views throughout of the surrounding area, including the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

A second phase of construction is planned for Fall 2023, to connect Backside to the existing Pano Trail, which is also open only to foot traffic.

Salida Mountain Trails (SMT), a nonprofit that stewards 65 miles of singletrack around Salida, built this trail with help from two youth crews: Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) and EcoServants. The project was funded in large part thanks to a Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Backside

        ▼ Where is Backside located?
        Backside is located in Salida, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Salida trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.53893, -105.98509.
        ▼ How hard is Backside?
        Backside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backside?
        Backside has 335 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,122 ft to 7,459 ft.
        ▼ How long is Backside?
        Backside is 1,824 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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