Near Switchback
Watching the sunset on switchback in the early spring.
Near Switchback
Coming back around the hill.

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Hike Trail

Switchback

4.0 (1 Rating)
A steady climb that connects White Carin to Black Carin.
1.5
mi
Distance
341
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.52mi
Distance
341ft
Elevation Gain
204ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,318ft
High Point
4,990ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This singletrack switches back and forth up a hill on the Black Carin side - thus the name. Once you've conquered the winding climb, the trail then follows along the side of the hill and wraps around to tie you into White Cairn. The trail is mostly exposed and passes through one mildly rocky section about halfway.

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