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

Mountain biking trails

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

Moderate

4.7

(6451)

19,216

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

01:29

17.8km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.71 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

2

6.09 km

Lil' Rattler Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lil' Rattler Trail is a fun and pretty easy connector trail from Frontside to Backbone Trail.

Tip by

3

7.18 km

Rusty Lung Trail

Highlight • Trail

4

8.63 km

Rusty Lung Trail intersection

Highlight • Trail

5

10.9 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

6

12.9 km

Railroad trail, Hillside Dr

Highlight • Trail

Fun single track along the historic abandoned railroad tracks on the northern bank of the Arkansas River, leading to the MTB trailhead at Riverside Park.

Tip by

7

17.8 km

North Backbone Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

B

17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.74 km

2.26 km

397 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.74 km

4.67 km

2.90 km

2.25 km

196 m

< 100 m

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