Backbone State Park
Kim, Cash, and I walked “The Backbone” in Backbone State Park on 14-Jan-23. This is a short trail with the first half traversing a narrow set of limestone outcrops that form the “backbone.” This section is quite beautiful with steep dropoffs on both sides to forks of the Maquoketa River. The second half of the trail is a broad loop through a largely hardwood forest that offers further views of the river. This is a “must-see” trail if you are in the park!
Walk-Specific Map
Take Note
- Click on a segment to get specific information.
- Numeric labels correspond to the same labels in the elevation profile and summary information below.
Elevation Profile
Images
<img src=“https://github.com/droglenc/MAPPING/raw/main/Images/IMG_6790.jpg” class=“d-block w-100” alt=“BBBBT01: Typical view”over the edge”“>
BBBBT01: Typical view “over the edge”
BBBBT01: Kim and Cash
<img src=“https://github.com/droglenc/MAPPING/raw/main/Images/IMG_6797.jpg” class=“d-block w-100” alt=“BBBBT01: Kim on”The Backbone”“>
BBBBT01: Kim on “The Backbone”
GPX Download
A sanitized GPX file of our hike is here.
Summary Information
| NUM | trackID | Primary | Description | Type | Owner | Distance | CumDist | DeltaElev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBBBT01 | Backbone SP - Backbone Tr | East Gate Rd to | Trail | Public | 0.87 | 0.87 | -12 |