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Chaffee County

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

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Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
Chaffee County

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

Moderate

3.2

(26)

60

riders

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

01:43

31.3km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 0 m for 708 m

After 3.84 km for 901 m

After 5.44 km for 193 m

After 27.4 km for 135 m

After 30.6 km for 708 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

0 m

Ute Trail and North Backbone Trailhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

5.54 km

Frantz Lake

Highlight • Lake

3

25.6 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

4

27.4 km

Sands Lake

Highlight • Lake

5

31.3 km

North Backbone Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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B

31.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

6.81 km

5.31 km

1.23 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

2.64 km

140 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,340 m)

Lowest point (2,150 m)

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Monday 26 October

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