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2.9 miles
Distance
647 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
616 ft
Altitude change
6,760 ft
Altitude min
6,760 ft
Altitude start
7,375 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
35.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1,526 ft
Distance down
213 ft
Distance flat

Cutthroat Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jordanelle Ridge
    Heber City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 70 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #13154 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39369 in E-Biking
    • #59973 in Trail Running
    • #33834 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Jordanelle Ridge Trail System

This was part of the old Coyote Loop Trail. This section is mostly in maple forest and well shaded. It's a relatively easy climb and makes a great loop with Sufferin Succotash or Looney Tunes.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Jul 1, 2026 @ 8:52pm (America/Denver)
Jul 1, 2026
 There’s a sign towards the beginning of the trail which to me read as a warning that sufferin succotash is closed so there’s no loop to be...
May 10, 2026 @ 7:42pm (America/Denver)
May 10, 2026
 You can ride up but you can't connect to Sufferin. You will have to ride back down the way you went up.
May 3, 2026 @ 7:13pm (America/Denver)
May 3, 2026
 signage up marking trail as closed due to road construction
Apr 25, 2026 @ 4:08pm (America/Boise)
Apr 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026 @ 5:11pm (America/Denver)
Mar 25, 2026
 The Wile E area trails are all in good shape with a few snow patches and muddy spots. Sufferin Succotash is close due to construction at the top...
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on Jul 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to cutthroat-switchbacks trailhead (40.588910, -111.393260)

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        Routes with this trail

        67
        Cabin.Jordanelle.Cutthroat Figure 8
        12 miles • 1,413 ft • 5 • Loop •
        This is a great way to get both Sufferin and Looney Tunes downhill.
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        Coyote Loope with Rivendell
        21 miles • 2,529 ft • 12 •
        Utah Sampler with a little bit of everything.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cutthroat Switchbacks

        ▼ Where is Cutthroat Switchbacks located?
        Cutthroat Switchbacks is located in Coyote Loop, Heber City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Coyote Loop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58891, -111.39326.
        ▼ How hard is Cutthroat Switchbacks?
        Cutthroat Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cutthroat Switchbacks?
        Cutthroat Switchbacks has 647 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,760 ft to 7,408 ft.
        ▼ Is Cutthroat Switchbacks a point to point trail?
        Cutthroat Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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