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2,332 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-197 ft
Descent
00:04:16
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
2,936 ft
Altitude min
3,128 ft
Altitude max
3,128 ft
Altitude start
2,936 ft
Altitude end
-8.243%
Grade
-18.054%
Grade max
4.35%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
2,003 ft
Distance down
139 ft
Distance flat
00:04:16
Avg time

Switchbackz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Paso Mountains
    Ridgecrest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #253988 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58830 in Trail Running
    • #68182 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Technical singletrack with tight switchbacks. Good for climb or descend, will challenge you to clean going up.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jan 16, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbackz located?
      Switchbackz is located in El Paso Mountains, Ridgecrest, California, United States. It is part of the El Paso Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.5648, -117.65289.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbackz?
      Switchbackz is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.243%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbackz?
      Switchbackz has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 197 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,936 ft to 3,128 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchbackz a point to point trail?
      Switchbackz is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchbackz?
      Switchbackz is 2,332 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchbackz?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchbackz. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchbackz? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchbackz are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchbackz?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Switchbackz. The trail is 2,332 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchbackz?
      Switchbackz is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 170 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 176 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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