more stats
1,978 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-329 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-323 ft
Altitude change
5,240 ft
Altitude min
5,563 ft
Altitude max
5,563 ft
Altitude start
5,240 ft
Altitude end
-16.3%
Grade
-51.8%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
1,850 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Goats Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Val Surses
    Surses
  • AKA
    Roggis
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90894 in E-Biking
    • #399244 in Trail Running
    • #106066 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,116 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #2,282 in E-Biking
    • #8,782 in Trail Running
    • #3,097 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Goats Tail is a 603 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Surses. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. Exposure: High Risk of Serious Injury. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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This path is also used by hikers. Please follow the trail rules.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goats Tail located?
      Goats Tail is located in Val Surses, Surses, Switzerland. It is part of the Val Surses trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.59559, 9.56467.
      ▼ How hard is Goats Tail?
      Goats Tail is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 16.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goats Tail?
      Goats Tail has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 329 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,240 ft to 5,563 ft.
      ▼ Is Goats Tail a point to point trail?
      Goats Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Goats Tail?
      Goats Tail is 1,978 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goats Tail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Goats Tail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Goats Tail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Goats Tail are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Goats Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goats Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goats Tail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Goats Tail. The trail is 1,978 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goats Tail?
      Goats Tail is a very popular trail. There have been 49 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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