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1,669 ft
Distance
225 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
223 ft
Altitude change
9,669 ft
Altitude min
9,892 ft
Altitude max
9,669 ft
Altitude start
9,892 ft
Altitude end
13.37%
Grade
0.728%
Grade max
39.354%
Grade min
1,475 ft
Distance climb
152 ft
Distance down
42 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

Carter Park Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Breckenridge
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30817 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1705 in Trail Running
    • #61710 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Switchbacks galore. Can be done as an arduous climb or a fast descent. Either way, be wary of riders travelling in the opposite direction. Blind and loose switchbacks make this a popular trail.

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 318 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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        Directions to carter-park-switchbacks trailhead (39.477910, -106.039562)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Carter Park Switchbacks

        ▼ Where is Carter Park Switchbacks located?
        Carter Park Switchbacks is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Breckenridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.47791, -106.03956.
        ▼ How hard is Carter Park Switchbacks?
        Carter Park Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.37%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carter Park Switchbacks?
        Carter Park Switchbacks has 225 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,669 ft to 9,892 ft.
        ▼ Is Carter Park Switchbacks a point to point trail?
        Carter Park Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Carter Park Switchbacks?
        Carter Park Switchbacks is 1,669 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carter Park Switchbacks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Carter Park Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Carter Park Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carter Park Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Carter Park Switchbacks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Carter Park Switchbacks. The trail is 1,669 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Carter Park Switchbacks?
        Carter Park Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 7,354 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,848 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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