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927 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:01:40
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
2,896 ft
Altitude min
2,935 ft
Altitude max
2,935 ft
Altitude start
2,896 ft
Altitude end
-4.186%
Grade
-16.478%
Grade max
9.699%
Grade min
122 ft
Distance climb
666 ft
Distance down
139 ft
Distance flat
00:01:40
Avg time

Lower Switch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Paso Mountains
    Ridgecrest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #254058 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90231 in Trail Running
    • #68641 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny

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AI Generated Description

Lower Switch is a 927 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ridgecrest California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Jul 2, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Switch located?
      Lower Switch is located in El Paso Mountains, Ridgecrest, California, United States. It is part of the El Paso Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.56525, -117.65025.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Switch?
      Lower Switch is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.186%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Switch?
      Lower Switch has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,896 ft to 2,935 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Switch a point to point trail?
      Lower Switch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Switch?
      Lower Switch is 927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Switch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Switch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Switch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Switch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Switch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lower Switch. The trail is 927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Switch?
      Lower Switch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 182 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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