North Backbone Trail – San Isabel National Forest loop from Smeltertown
North Backbone Trail – San Isabel National Forest loop from Smeltertown
4.6
(4216)
13,229
riders
02:50
29.4km
670m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
San Isabel National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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147 m
Highlight • Lake
5.48 km
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
6.17 km
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
15.0 km
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
21.4 km
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
27.8 km
Highlight • Lake
29.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
27.2 km
1.05 km
595 m
430 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
20.2 km
8.57 km
499 m
120 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,800 m)
Lowest point (2,150 m)
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Weather
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Sunday 24 May
23°C
2°C
43 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h
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