more stats
968 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
00:01:39
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
7,765 ft
Altitude min
7,822 ft
Altitude max
7,765 ft
Altitude start
7,822 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
0.3%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
853 ft
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance flat
00:01:39
Avg time

Sweeney Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Park City Mountain Resort
    Park City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96571 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150649 in Trail Running
    • #150131 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,634 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,461 in Trail Running
    • #3,590 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Sweeney Switchbacks is a 968 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Park City Utah. Riders describe it as tight and twisty. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 174 rides
  • 33 miles avg distance
All
  • 969 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Sweeney Switchbacks Trail Reports

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on Sep 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sweeney Switchbacks located?
      Sweeney Switchbacks is located in Park City Mountain Resort, Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Park City Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.64162, -111.50509.
      ▼ How hard is Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Sweeney Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Sweeney Switchbacks has 57 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,765 ft to 7,822 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Sweeney Switchbacks is 968 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sweeney Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sweeney Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sweeney Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sweeney Switchbacks. The trail is 968 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Sweeney Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 5,401 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,724 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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