more stats
1,870 ft
Distance
133 ft
Climb
1,868 ft
High Point
134 ft
Altitude change
1,734 ft
Altitude min
1,734 ft
Altitude start
1,867 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
1,490 ft
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat

Jackrabbit Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Craig Wood Trails
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #170975 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46678 in Trail Running
    • #113480 in Hiking
    • #8428 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

To avoid the steep Jackrabbit climb and add some mileage to the decent to Bird Song Lane

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 163 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Jackrabbit... Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/New_York)
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Jun 19, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Still too wet and fragile for riding. Will likely be firm enough around the end of May.
Oct 11, 2025 @ 10:17am (America/New_York)
Oct 11, 2025
Oct 5, 2025 @ 9:48am (America/New_York)
Oct 5, 2025
 Getting dry but nothing too dry yet.
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on Jul 21, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jackrabbit Switchbacks located?
      Jackrabbit Switchbacks is located in Craig Wood Trails, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Craig Wood Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.2588, -73.94901.
      ▼ How hard is Jackrabbit Switchbacks?
      Jackrabbit Switchbacks is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jackrabbit Switchbacks?
      Jackrabbit Switchbacks has 133 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,734 ft to 1,868 ft.
      ▼ Is Jackrabbit Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Jackrabbit Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jackrabbit Switchbacks?
      Jackrabbit Switchbacks is 1,870 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jackrabbit Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jackrabbit Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Jackrabbit Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jackrabbit Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Jackrabbit Switchbacks?
      Jackrabbit Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 486 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 818 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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