more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-164 ft
Descent
00:14:18
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
421 ft
Altitude min
553 ft
Altitude max
423 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
26.7%
Grade min
2,405 ft
Distance climb
3,209 ft
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
00:14:18
Avg time

Switchbacks loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nathan Hale State Forest
    Coventry, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83508 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37895 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny

Switchbacks that can be taken uphill or downhill with lots of tree roots and rock gardens

Access Info

From the Nathan Hale Homestead

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 124 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Switchbacks loop Trail Reports

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May 9, 2022 @ 1:16pm
May 9, 2022
Jan 22, 2022 @ 9:44am
Jan 22, 2022
 Icy in spots
Mar 7, 2021 @ 11:03am
Mar 7, 2021
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Status:
on May 9, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      COFFEE BEANS & SWITCHBACKS PART 2
      mtb
      4:42 | 111 | Jul 18, 2011 , Coventry
      COFFEE BEANS & SWITCHBACKS PART 3
      mtb
      0:12 | 102 | Jul 18, 2011 , Coventry

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks loop located?
      Switchbacks loop 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 41.76373, -72.35426.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks loop?
      Switchbacks loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks loop?
      Switchbacks loop has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 164 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 421 ft to 553 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchbacks loop a point to point trail?
      Switchbacks loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchbacks loop?
      Switchbacks loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchbacks loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchbacks loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchbacks loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchbacks loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchbacks loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Switchbacks loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchbacks loop?
      Switchbacks loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 484 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 489 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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