more stats
1,512 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
00:05:10
Avg time
95 ft
Altitude change
7,658 ft
Altitude min
7,753 ft
Altitude max
7,658 ft
Altitude start
7,753 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
1,490 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance flat
00:05:10
Avg time

Sweeney Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Park City
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80282 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137429 in Trail Running
    • #81841 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,350 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,047 in Trail Running
    • #1,884 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This upper section is gets easier with less roots and rocks

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 36 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 37 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sweeney Switchbacks located?
      Sweeney Switchbacks is located in Park City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Park City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.64212, -111.50275.
      ▼ How hard is Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Sweeney Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Sweeney Switchbacks has 93 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,658 ft to 7,753 ft.
      ▼ Is Sweeney Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Sweeney Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sweeney Switchbacks?
      Sweeney Switchbacks is 1,512 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:
      • August (12 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
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      ▼ 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 5 minutes to ride Sweeney Switchbacks. The trail is 1,512 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 172 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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