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Chaffee County

Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from North Backbone Parking

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Mountain biking trails
United States
Colorado
Chaffee County

Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from North Backbone Parking

Moderate

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(5057)

10,393

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Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from North Backbone Parking

01:12

13.6km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.89 km

Rusty Lung Trail intersection

Highlight • Trail

2

5.66 km

Burn Pile Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Burn Pile Trail was rebuilt in 2016. Now, it is a fun, flowy downhill. It is also allowed to climb Burn Pile Trail.

Tip by

3

8.10 km

This is the perfect spot to watch people whitewater rafting.

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4

8.46 km

Historic Downtown Salida

Highlight • Settlement

Salida is a beautiful mountain town located in the heart of the Rockies in central Colorado. This little gem has a lot to keep you busy: no matter if you are an artistic mind or an outdoor enthusiast.

Tip by

5

13.6 km

North Backbone Trail

Highlight • Trail

Northern trailhead of this fun trail system on the eastern side of Salida

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.74 km

2.14 km

1.92 km

750 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

3.37 km

2.71 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

7°C

55 %

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