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2,953 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-128 ft
Descent
1,309 ft
High Point
-77 ft
Altitude change
1,209 ft
Altitude min
1,309 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
676 ft
Distance climb
1,434 ft
Distance down
840 ft
Distance flat

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Switchbacks is a 2,953 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cedar Bluffs Nebraska. This mountain bike primary trail.

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Jun 13, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Jun 13, 2025
Improved drainage after the exit of the last switchback.
Apr 24, 2025 @ 7:35pm
Apr 24, 2025
 reporter DIRT: This straight section could use some RGDs and de-berming.
Apr 24, 2025 @ 5:54pm
Apr 24, 2025
 reporter DIRT: This spot at the drop in for "The Great Escape" is catching water and sending it down a steep section. Build and RGD to shed at the top of...
Apr 3, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Apr 3, 2025
Storm Clean-up: Cleared remaining tree blockage on Switchback Trail and Hill Loop. All blockages from the storm are now cleared except for large...
Jan 1, 2025 @ 9:18pm
Jan 1, 2025
 reporter WOOD: Wood and metal sticking out. This should be repaired or removed.
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        Directions to switchbacks-821790 trailhead (41.423100, -96.552020)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switchbacks

        ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
        Switchbacks is located in Calvin Crest Camp, Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Calvin Crest Camp trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.4231, -96.55202.
        ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,209 ft to 1,309 ft.
        ▼ How long is Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks is 2,953 ft 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.
        ▼ How do I access Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 160 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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