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Switchback Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A wide, smooth trail, perfect for leisurely hiking.
0.8
mi
Distance
57
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family Friendly

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.82mi
Distance
57ft
Elevation Gain
16ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
880ft
High Point
820ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A popular mountain biking option, Switchback Loop is relatively flat, smooth, and wide enough for two bikes or hikers to hike abreast for some of its length. The exit of this trail onto the multi-use trail sets hikers up perfectly to access The Bluff, just a few hundred feet downhill.

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