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1.3 miles
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-166 ft
Descent
00:09:15
Avg time
-70 ft
Altitude change
1,282 ft
Altitude min
1,356 ft
Altitude max
1,356 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
1,824 ft
Distance climb
3,041 ft
Distance down
1,998 ft
Distance flat
00:09:15
Avg time

Hogbacks Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hogbacks
    Murrieta, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #64706 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,025 in Mountain Biking · California
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Hogbacks Switchbacks is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Murrieta California. Riders describe it as tight and twisty. This mountain bike only trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 96 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 97 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 399 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Hogbacks Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Jan 18, 2025 @ 11:25am
Jan 18, 2025
Green/Blue trail - good for beginner progression, especially for practicing lots of turns.
Dec 16, 2023 @ 12:46am
Dec 16, 2023
Aug 27, 2022 @ 9:07am
Aug 27, 2022
May 22, 2022 @ 7:26am
May 22, 2022
Jul 2, 2021 @ 7:51am
Jul 2, 2021
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on Jan 18, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hogbacks-switchbacks trailhead (33.590130, -117.145910)

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      Aug 27, 2022 @ 8:32pm
      Aug 27, 2022

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      5:06 | 1157 | Sep 22, 2020 , Murrieta
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      1 Review & Comments

      delawyf
      The most fun going clockwise and using criterum to return. Some steep sections, both up and down.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hogbacks Switchbacks located?
      Hogbacks Switchbacks is located in Hogbacks, Murrieta, California, United States. It is part of the Hogbacks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.59013, -117.14591.
      ▼ How hard is Hogbacks Switchbacks?
      Hogbacks Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hogbacks Switchbacks?
      Hogbacks Switchbacks has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 166 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,282 ft to 1,356 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hogbacks Switchbacks?
      Hogbacks Switchbacks is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hogbacks Switchbacks?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hogbacks Switchbacks. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hogbacks Switchbacks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hogbacks Switchbacks are:
      • September (36 activities)
      • August (35 activities)
      • June (34 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hogbacks Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hogbacks Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hogbacks Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Hogbacks Switchbacks. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hogbacks Switchbacks?
      Hogbacks Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 1,035 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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