more stats
344 ft
Distance
-42 ft
Descent
00:00:12
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
2,682 ft
Altitude min
2,725 ft
Altitude max
2,725 ft
Altitude start
2,684 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-21.7%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
325 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:00:12
Avg time

Root Shaker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Meilen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #258200 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107740 in E-Biking
    • #122173 in Trail Running
    • #93082 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #6,192 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #3,382 in E-Biking
    • #2,662 in Trail Running
    • #2,924 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Year Opened
    2025

Allot of exposed roots, quite muddy after rain.
Downhill all gas no brakes, let it rip

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Rooty

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  • 19 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 58 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Shaker located?
      Root Shaker is located in Meilen, Switzerland. It is part of the Meilen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.29061, 8.67341.
      ▼ How hard is Root Shaker?
      Root Shaker is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Shaker?
      The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,682 ft to 2,725 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Shaker a point to point trail?
      Root Shaker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Shaker?
      Root Shaker is 344 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Shaker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Shaker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Shaker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Shaker are:
      • April (13 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Shaker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Root Shaker. The trail is 344 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Shaker?
      Root Shaker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 185 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 188 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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