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7.3 miles
Distance
389 ft
Climb
-393 ft
Descent
1,626 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,518 ft
Altitude min
1,554 ft
Altitude start
1,552 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
If you don't want to do the Full Switchgrass epic, this is a great loop that covers the western half of Wilson State Park trails. Expect some tech on Golden Belt Loop. You can also add on Rock Garden if you're up for some Moab-style rock gardens.
Detailed Description
Half Switchgrass Trails Intermediate Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Salina Kansas. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 389 ft with a max elevation of 1,626 ft then descends -393 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Sep 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Altitude change-4 ft
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Altitude min1,518 ft
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Altitude start1,554 ft
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Altitude end1,552 ft
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Climb389 ft
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Descent-393 ft
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Grade max-17.7%
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Grade min19.2%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
5 Reviews & Comments
Morefunj
Fun single track trail. Was nice that where they could they mowed the tall grasses next to the trail. Haven’t ridden a trail with more turns than birdy, what a hoot! You’ll want to do the rest of the loops too! Trail in great condition n thank mother nature for the breeze on a scorching October day.
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SWITCHGRASS TRAIL | WILSON LAKE | KANSAS |
trail: Golden Belt Loop
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May 18, 2017
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Swtichgrass mountain bike trail Wilson Lake
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Sep 12, 2026 @ 1:22pm (America/Chicago) Sep 12, 2026 | fallen trees very over grown. wear eye protection! | |||
Sep 11, 2025 @ 12:14pm (America/Chicago) Sep 11, 2025 |
- By twowheeledwanderer
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