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968 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
00:01:51
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
00:01:51
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 [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92231 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118281 in Trail Running
    • #97091 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 37 miles average
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  • 105 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 899 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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The work recently done is excellent! Alfter Sat. rain, perfect dirt!
May 23, 2026 @ 12:34pm (America/Denver)
May 23, 2026
Rocky Mountain Power is installing several new steel poles. The top is blown out at Drift Road jct with Sweeney Switchbacks, Johns Access. Be careful.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sweeney Switchbacks

        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.
        When is the best time of year to ride Sweeney Switchbacks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sweeney Switchbacks are:
        • July (154 activities)
        • August (128 activities)
        • June (112 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        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 5,077 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,379 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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