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North Backbone Trail – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Poncha Springs

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North Backbone Trail – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Poncha Springs

Hard

3.3

(12)

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North Backbone Trail – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Poncha Springs

04:09

49.8km

860m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. 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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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San Isabel National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.77 km

Whitewater Park – Arkansas River

Highlight • River

This is the perfect spot to watch people whitewater rafting.

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10.5 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.

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13.1 km

Ute Trail and North Backbone Trailhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

13.8 km

North Backbone Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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16.3 km

San Isabel National Forest

Highlight • Forest

Western boundaries of this large lush forest

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29.7 km

Cottonwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cottonwood trail is a fast and flowy with a few technical spots that will keep you in check. The trail also offers great views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Salida.

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41.0 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.

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49.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

18.1 km

7.32 km

1.40 km

1.10 km

1.04 km

113 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

19.8 km

9.42 km

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,730 m)

Lowest point (2,140 m)

Weather

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Thursday 28 May

23°C

7°C

44 %

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North Backbone Trail – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Poncha Springs

Whitewater Park – Arkansas River

Railroad trail, Hillside Dr

Ute Trail and North Backbone Trailhead

North Backbone Trail

San Isabel National Forest

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Historic Downtown Salida

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