North Backbone Trail – San Isabel National Forest loop from Smeltertown
North Backbone Trail – San Isabel National Forest loop from Smeltertown
4.6
(4216)
13,229
riders
02:50
29.4km
670m
Cycling
Hard bike 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: September 25, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
San Isabel National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
147 m
Highlight • Lake
5.48 km
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
6.17 km
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
15.0 km
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
21.4 km
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
27.8 km
Highlight • Lake
29.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
27.3 km
1.07 km
600 m
289 m
143 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
20.2 km
8.72 km
296 m
196 m
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