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Chaffee County

Tenderfoot Hill – North Backbone Trail loop from North Backbone Parking

Routes

Mountain biking trails

United States

Colorado

Chaffee County

Tenderfoot Hill – North Backbone Trail loop from North Backbone Parking

Hard

2.9

(30)

riders

Tenderfoot Hill – North Backbone Trail loop from North Backbone Parking

05:34

58.2km

1,240m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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