more stats
3,891 ft
Distance
120 ft
Climb
-37 ft
Descent
00:07:31
Avg time
83 ft
Altitude change
449 ft
Altitude min
555 ft
Altitude max
472 ft
Altitude start
554 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
1,952 ft
Distance climb
699 ft
Distance down
1,240 ft
Distance flat
00:07:31
Avg time

Switchback Skinny Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nathan Hale State Forest
    Coventry, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #195644 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #370065 in Trail Running
    • #127002 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,205 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,767 in Trail Running
    • #2,490 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny

skinny trail, along the ridge then turns into a switchback tight and fast

Tags
BridgesRock gardensRock slabsSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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on May 11, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback Skinny located?
      Switchback Skinny is located in Nathan Hale State Forest, Coventry, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Nathan Hale State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.75645, -72.35239.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback Skinny?
      Switchback Skinny is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback Skinny?
      Switchback Skinny has 120 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 37 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 449 ft to 555 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchback Skinny a point to point trail?
      Switchback Skinny is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchback Skinny?
      Switchback Skinny is 3,891 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback Skinny?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchback Skinny. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchback Skinny? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchback Skinny are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchback Skinny?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Switchback Skinny. The trail is 3,891 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchback Skinny?
      Switchback Skinny is a very popular trail. There have been 1,055 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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