more stats
633 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
00:00:47
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
6,874 ft
Altitude min
6,914 ft
Altitude max
6,877 ft
Altitude start
6,916 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
22.6%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
203 ft
Distance flat
00:00:47
Avg time

Switchback Connector I Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Gorge
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #155838 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135834 in E-Biking
    • #144975 in Trail Running
    • #79827 in Hiking
    • #22063 in Horseback
    • #22353 in Adaptive Biking
    • #10789 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,841 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #3,084 in E-Biking
    • #7,395 in Trail Running
    • #4,527 in Hiking
    • #1,494 in Horseback
    • #1,290 in Adaptive Biking
    • #799 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

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Switchback Connector I is a 633 ft moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Truckee California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback Connector I located?
      Switchback Connector I is located in Royal Gorge, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Royal Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.29412, -120.38266.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback Connector I?
      Switchback Connector I is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback Connector I?
      Switchback Connector I has 38 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,874 ft to 6,914 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchback Connector I a point to point trail?
      Switchback Connector I is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchback Connector I?
      Switchback Connector I is 633 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback Connector I?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchback Connector I. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchback Connector I? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchback Connector I are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchback Connector I?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Switchback Connector I. The trail is 633 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchback Connector I?
      Switchback Connector I is a moderately popular trail. There have been 383 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 475 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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