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Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from Salida

Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from Salida

Moderate

2.7

(16)

53

riders

Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from Salida

01:21

16.6km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

317 m

Whitewater Park – Arkansas River

Highlight • River

This is the perfect spot to watch people whitewater rafting.

Tip by

2

678 m

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

3

2.24 km

Sands Lake 🌊 Salida

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful oasis of a lake with amazing bird watching right along the trail

Tip by

4

2.92 km

Sands Lake

Highlight • Lake

5

3.48 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

6

6.14 km

Ute Trail and North Backbone Trailhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7

6.82 km

North Backbone Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

8

9.30 km

San Isabel National Forest

Highlight • Forest

Western boundaries of this large lush forest

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B

16.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

1.34 km

849 m

642 m

207 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

7.02 km

712 m

207 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,510 m)

Lowest point (2,150 m)

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