Backbone Forest Trails
2.3 mi · ▲ 134 ft · 50 min
Backbone Forest Trails is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Backbone State Forest near Strawberry Point, IA. It is mostly level, with 134 ft of elevation gain. It scores 43/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Backbone Forest Trails
2.3 mi · ▲ 134 ft · 50 min
Elevation 1,051–1,136 ft
Out & Back · Backbone State Forest
Trailhead: Backbone Forest Trails · 42.64232, -91.55675
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:52 AM · sunset 7:09 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route
- Start on Backbone Forest Trails, heading SE.
- 1.1 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 1.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 6:47 PM for the 7:09 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
More from Backbone Forest Trails Trailhead
- Backbone Forest Trails 2.3 mi · ▲ 82 ft
- Backbone Forest Trails 2.1 mi · ▲ 54 ft
- Ryan Property Trails Sunset Point via Backbone Forest Trails 2.4 mi · ▲ 169 ft
- Ryan Property Trails 1.9 mi · ▲ 110 ft
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