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856 ft
Distance
-153 ft
Descent
00:06:09
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
626 ft
Altitude min
778 ft
Altitude max
778 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-17.8%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
10 ft
Distance climb
794 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:06:09
Avg time
Devil's Backbone Details
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Riding AreaDevou Park
Covington, Kentucky -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#107878 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerCity of Covington
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Devil's Backbone is a 856 ft less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Covington Kentucky. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, drop, gap jump, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 16 miles avg distance
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Directions to devil-s-backbone-229937 trailhead
(39.075840, -84.551180)
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Devou Frienduro 2023 Featured
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,478 ft • 15 • Point to Point • Race •
Route for the Devou Frienduro 2023 including which is Sport and Expert only. Registration is open:...
7 miles • 974 ft • 7 •
This is a route of the devou park backcountry trails. Rides every trail. Skips a few sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil's Backbone
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Where is Devil's Backbone located?
Devil's Backbone is located in Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Devou Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.07584, -84.55118.
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How hard is Devil's Backbone?
Devil's Backbone is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Devil's Backbone?
The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 626 ft to 778 ft.
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Is Devil's Backbone a point to point trail?
Yes, Devil's Backbone is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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