Backbone Forest Trails
2.4 mi · ▲ 161 ft · 53 min
Backbone Forest Trails is a 2.4-mile out-and-back in Backbone State Forest near Strawberry Point, IA. It is mostly level, with 161 ft of elevation gain. It scores 43/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Backbone Forest Trails
2.4 mi · ▲ 161 ft · 53 min
Elevation 1,051–1,148 ft
Out & Back · Backbone State Forest
Trailhead: Backbone Forest Trails · 42.64414, -91.55671
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:52 AM · sunset 7:09 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Backbone Forest Trails, heading S.
- 1.2 miReach Backbone Forest Trails, then turn around and 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 right at the trailhead, so there is no walk out. Be there by 6:49 PM to have the sun's last 20 minutes of sky before it sets at 7:09 PM. Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Horses allowed on the whole route
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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
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