22.1 mi
Distance
4,790 ft
Elev. Gain
9h 11m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Backbone Road OHV Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 292 ft |
| High point | 16.4 mi | 767 ft |
| End | 22.0 mi | 749 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Jones Valley, CA · in or next to town
- County:
- Shasta County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Shasta National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Lower Jones Valley (CA)
0.9 mi awayShasta National Forest
Check official pricing22 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV
Jones Valley Inlet Shoreline Campground
1.1 mi awayShasta National Forest
Dispersed
Mariners Point Group Campground
2.5 mi awayShasta-Trinity National Forest
Redding, CA
Check official pricing2 sitesReservable Tent Excellent Coverage
Ski Island Boat-In Campground
3 mi awayShasta-Trinity National Forest
Redding, CA
Wonderland Mobile Home & RV Park
4.4 mi awayShasta National Forest
Redding, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
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