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Wintu Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
Climbers will love the switchback ascent and downhillers can play on all the trail furniture.
2.7
mi
Distance
588
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.7mi
Distance
588ft
Elevation Gain
488ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,313ft
High Point
954ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Wintu Trail connects the lower/main Swasey Recreation Area parking area to the Meiners Loop, Escalator and rest of the Swasey Recreation Area trails. Starting from the Wintu Trailhead and heading counter-clockwise, the trail gradually climbs a doubletrack and heads over a small roller before hitting singletrack. The trail then becomes a steep climb on several switchbacks. At the first trail junction with the Meiners Loop, stay left (downhill).

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