more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-1,612 ft
Descent
00:19:10
Avg time
-1,599 ft
Altitude change
11,089 ft
Altitude min
12,688 ft
Altitude max
12,688 ft
Altitude start
11,089 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade
-66.6%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:19:10
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cofre De Perote Trail Network
    Xalapa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #199220 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154269 in E-Biking
    • #271220 in Trail Running
    • #262829 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,156 in Mountain Biking · México [+]
    • #949 in E-Biking
    • #871 in Trail Running
    • #873 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Descenso muy divertido, la primera parte es un poco empinada pero después la inclinación no es tan grande, tiene algunas partes con Rockgardens bastante buenos y juguetones. La bajadita termina un poco después de la pluma justo al lado de la única casa que se encuentra en esa zona.

Access Info

Para entrar al Trail se tiene que llegar por el albergue subir a mano derecha y ya llegando por donde están las torres de energía hay una cancha pintada con unos puntos verdes por allí comienza el trail.

Tags
Faint trailRock gardensTight and twisty

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Cofre De Perote Trail Network, Xalapa, México. It is part of the Cofre De Perote Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 19.50364, -97.15592.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,612 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,089 ft to 12,688 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switchbacks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switchbacks are:
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Switchbacks. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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