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1,669 ft
Distance
225 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:04:36
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
00:04:36
Avg time
Carter Park Switchbacks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBreckenridge
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 370 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 1,395 rides
- Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Directions to carter-park-switchbacks trailhead
(39.477910, -106.039562)
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Jun 15, 2010 , Breckenridge
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