Near Backbone Trail
The short-but-sweet Beaver Trail offers beautiful forested views.
Near Backbone Trail
Look over your shoulder for gorgeous views of Taskinas Creek along the Taskinas Creek Trail.
Near Backbone Trail
History can be learned along the Backbone Trail.

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Backbone Trail

3.0 (3 Ratings)
This 2-mile trail provides access to many of the park's other trails from the visitor center parking lot.
1.9
mi
Distance
73
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
1.88mi
Distance
73ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
112ft
High Point
39ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This two mile trail begins in the visitor center parking lot and heads back in the direction of the main entrance. Along the route, the trail provides access to many of the parks other biking, hiking/running, and horse trails.

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