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Backbone Trail loop — Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

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Backbone Trail loop — Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

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Backbone Trail loop — Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

04:17

16.4km

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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8.01 km

High Ridge Trail intersection

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There are not many trails in the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness, but the current trails are well marked for the most part. Depending on which trail you wish to follow, you …

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10.6 km

View of Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

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Being in a wilderness area, there is no "official" campsite here. There is, however, evidence of people having stayed here before. Much of the Backbone Trail is locked in under …

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.25 km

312 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

4.12 km

166 m

145 m

139 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Backbone Trail loop — Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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