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Switchback Trail #705

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A one mile trail with 800 ft. of climbing to the top of the Grand Mesa.
0.9
mi
Distance
793
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.86mi
Distance
793ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
9,957ft
High Point
9,164ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is a strong climb up about a mile of switchbacks with around 800 ft. of elevation gain. The bottom starts from Coal Creek Trail #702 intersection in open brush country. As you climb, the trail enters the pine trees with lots of lava rock as you ascend to the top of the Grand Mesa for some great views!

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