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Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from Salida

Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from Salida

Hard

3.4

(7)

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Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from Salida

03:02

32.8km

790m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: March 23, 2026

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San Isabel National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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304 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

4.69 km

Ute Trail and North Backbone Trailhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5.37 km

North Backbone Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

14.2 km

Ute Trail view of 🏔️Mts Shavano, Antero, Princeton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook with panoramic views along the Continental Divide mountains

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16.7 km

Calumet Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The summit of Calumet Mountain at 2956 m {about 9000 feet) rises to the west of Ute trail -here viewed across the west flank of the Continental divide, with higher snowcapped ranges in the distance

Tip by

25.5 km

San Isabel National Forest

Highlight • Forest

Western boundaries of this large lush forest

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32.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

519 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

5.71 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,930 m)

Lowest point (2,150 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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