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4.2 miles
Distance
1,229 ft
Climb
1 mile
High Point
1,229 ft
Altitude change
5,982 ft
Altitude min
5,982 ft
Altitude start
7,211 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
34.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
377 ft
Distance flat

South End Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jordanelle Ridge
    Heber City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31093 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74910 in E-Biking
    • #311931 in Trail Running
    • #322173 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Jordanelle Ridge Trail System

This is the old Coyote Loop Trail. It's gains a lot of elevation but it does it pretty slowly so it's not a bad climb. It's a better climb then descent. It's rocky in places with some tight switchbacks. It accesses the Stone Giant's Trail, Red Ledges and the Coyote Loop.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 8:36am (America/Boise)
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 Perfect conditions after the recent rain has knocked down the dust.
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Jun 2, 2026 @ 2:37pm (America/Denver)
Jun 2, 2026
Trimmed and cleared corridor of all side veg and loose rock. Completed entire trail.
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Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About South End Switchbacks

        ▼ Where is South End Switchbacks located?
        South End Switchbacks is located in Jordanelle Ridge, Heber City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Jordanelle Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.53678, -111.39529.
        ▼ How hard is South End Switchbacks?
        South End Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for South End Switchbacks?
        South End Switchbacks has 1,229 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,982 ft to 7,212 ft.
        ▼ How long is South End Switchbacks?
        South End Switchbacks is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on South End Switchbacks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on South End Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access South End Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to South End Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is South End Switchbacks?
        South End Switchbacks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 249 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 254 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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