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3,133 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
921 ft
High Point
-212 ft
Altitude change
695 ft
Altitude min
906 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-44%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
302 ft
Distance climb
2,828 ft
Distance down

Switchbacks Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wadi Degla
    Cairo
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #360003 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #272375 in Trail Running
    • #264961 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #215 in Mountain Biking · Egypt [+]
    • #74 in Trail Running
    • #43 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Switchbacks Descent is a 955 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cairo. Riders describe it as tight and twisty. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Tight and twisty

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks Descent located?
      Switchbacks Descent is located in Wadi Degla, Cairo, Egypt. It is part of the Wadi Degla trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 29.93518, 31.39074.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks Descent?
      Switchbacks Descent is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks Descent?
      Switchbacks Descent has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 695 ft to 921 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchbacks Descent a point to point trail?
      Switchbacks Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchbacks Descent?
      Switchbacks Descent is 3,133 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchbacks Descent?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Switchbacks Descent. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Switchbacks Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchbacks Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Switchbacks Descent?
      Switchbacks Descent is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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