How long is Pine Hills (Devils Backbone)?

4 miles, loop, with about 400 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 32 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Pine Hills (Devils Backbone)?

It's rated Moderate. a knife-edge rock backbone next to Shades

Where is Pine Hills (Devils Backbone)?

Pine Hills (Devils Backbone) is in Indiana. a knife-edge rock backbone next to Shades

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Pine Hills (Devils Backbone)

Indiana

Distance4 mi

Est. time~1 hr 32 min

Elevation gain↗ 400 ft

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Pine Hills (Devils Backbone) is a moderate 4-mile loop hike in Indiana with about 400 ft of elevation gain. a knife-edge rock backbone next to Shades.

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