more stats
2,959 ft
Distance
-556 ft
Descent
00:07:16
Avg time
-557 ft
Altitude change
5,687 ft
Altitude min
6,243 ft
Altitude max
6,243 ft
Altitude start
5,686 ft
Altitude end
-18.8%
Grade
-60.5%
Grade max
46 ft
Distance climb
2,881 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:07:16
Avg time

Rootsgarden Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Val Surses
    Surses
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63034 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88746 in E-Biking
    • #374228 in Trail Running
    • #141464 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,440 in Mountain Biking · Switzerland [+]
    • #2,068 in E-Biking
    • #8,330 in Trail Running
    • #3,655 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Rootsgarden is a highly rated 902 m popular black difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Surses. Riders describe it as faint trail. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. Exposure: High Risk of Serious Injury. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
AlpineFaint trail
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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 69 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.33 (11 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rootsgarden located?
      Rootsgarden is located in Val Surses, Surses, Switzerland. It is part of the Val Surses trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.6021, 9.54313.
      ▼ How hard is Rootsgarden?
      Rootsgarden is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 18.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rootsgarden?
      The trail has 556 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,687 ft to 6,243 ft.
      ▼ Is Rootsgarden a point to point trail?
      Rootsgarden is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rootsgarden?
      Rootsgarden is 2,959 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rootsgarden?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rootsgarden. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rootsgarden?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rootsgarden are:
      • July (18 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
      • September (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rootsgarden? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rootsgarden are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rootsgarden?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Rootsgarden. The trail is 2,959 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rootsgarden?
      Rootsgarden is a very popular trail. There have been 127 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 144 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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