7.9 mi from the trailheadMingus Mountain Campground and Group Site
Campground · Arizona
4.2 mi one way · 489 ft climb · 3,554 ft high point · Moderate
In Coconino National Forest · Arizona · U.S. Forest Service
Backbone Trail is a moderate 4.2-mile route in Coconino National Forest with 489 feet of climb.
489 ft of gain and 258 ft of descent.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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