The Backbone Trail is a wide 1.5 mile, moderate difficulty, multi-use trail that runs south from the Contact Station to the southern part of the park. The trail is open to hiking and biking for its entire length, however equestrians are permitted only south of Black Bear Run. The trail is accessible from the Contact Station, and from the Beaver, Woodstock Pond, Laurel Glen, Black Bear Run, Pumunkey, Powhatan Forks, Riverview, White-tail, and Me-Te-Kos trails. It passes through hardwood forest rich with wildlife and featuring numerous views of the park and surrounding areas.
The Backbone Trail is a 1.5-mile (2.84 km) moderate trail in York River State Park, featuring an elevation gain of 21.29 meters and multiple connection points to other park trails. This multi-use path winds through mature hardwood forest, offering scenic views of the surrounding parkland and numerous opportunities for wildlife observation, with sections available for hiking, biking, and equestrian use.