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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
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    • Winter Fat Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nathan Hale State Forest
    Coventry, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83508 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37895 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • 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

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From the Nathan Hale Homestead

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to switchbacks-loop trailhead (41.763730, -72.354260)

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

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switchbacks loop

        ▼ 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.

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