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North Backbone Trail – Tenderfoot Hill loop from Salida

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North Backbone Trail – Tenderfoot Hill loop from Salida

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North Backbone Trail – Tenderfoot Hill loop from Salida

04:03

54.7km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.06 km

Ute Trail and North Backbone Trailhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

6.75 km

North Backbone Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

3

12.3 km

Frantz Lake

Highlight • Lake

4

32.1 km

Tenderfoot Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from S-Mountain ist absolutely fantastic. In the background you can spot several 14ers.

Tip by

5

33.7 km

Rusty Lung Trail intersection

Highlight • Trail

6

42.7 km

The Salida River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Salida River Trail is a popular walking and biking trail just a few blocks north of the Historic downtown. This attractive trail parallels the Arkansas River, where you can often see whitewater rafters and kayakers in the summer months.

Tip by

7

53.2 km

The Salida Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Salida Museum preserves, safeguards and displays significant artifacts of Salida and Central Colorado. Exhibits include pretty much everything about Salida history, beginning around 1880, when Salida was founded and …

Tip by

8

53.3 km

Hot Springs Aquatic Center & Skate Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center offers a unique blend of recreation and relaxation in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. As one of the largest indoor hot springs facilities in the …

Tip by

B

54.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

8.97 km

5.60 km

3.30 km

1.85 km

782 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

19.0 km

3.19 km

373 m

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Highest point (2,320 m)

Lowest point (2,130 m)

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