more stats
892 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
1,802 ft
Altitude min
1,901 ft
Altitude max
1,901 ft
Altitude start
1,804 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
-4.9%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
814 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
Avg time

Hook Swoop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Whitworth University Back 40
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #99503 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #239019 in E-Biking
    • #421688 in Trail Running
    • #107986 in Hiking
    • #27572 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,663 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,449 in E-Biking
    • #8,656 in Trail Running
    • #3,756 in Hiking
    • #359 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Whitworth University

Hook Swoop is a windy downhill section that that starts at the top of the asphalt road near the Dornsife Health Sciences building and gets you down to the bottom of the back 40 in a hurry. Banks are steep and loose as this is really sandy. You can get yourself into trouble if you go too fast as the loose sand will wipe you out or you will miscalculate some of the tight turns. Would not recommend trying to ride it uphill.

Trail Supporters

  • Whitworth students and staff
    Sponsor

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hook Swoop located?
      Hook Swoop is located in Whitworth University Back 40, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Whitworth University Back 40 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.7553, -117.41584.
      ▼ How hard is Hook Swoop?
      Hook Swoop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hook Swoop?
      The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,802 ft to 1,901 ft.
      ▼ Is Hook Swoop a point to point trail?
      Hook Swoop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hook Swoop?
      Hook Swoop is 892 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hook Swoop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hook Swoop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hook Swoop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hook Swoop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hook Swoop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Hook Swoop. The trail is 892 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hook Swoop?
      Hook Swoop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 264 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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