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1.6 miles
Distance
180 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:12:25
Avg time
67 ft
Altitude change
1,632 ft
Altitude min
1,764 ft
Altitude max
1,697 ft
Altitude start
1,765 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
3,061 ft
Distance climb
2,297 ft
Distance down
3,061 ft
Distance flat
00:12:25
Avg time
Switchyard Connector Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRaccoon Mountain
Jasper, Tennessee -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerTennessee Valley Authority
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Switchyard Connector is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Jasper Tennessee. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 180 ft blue climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
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6 Months
- 9 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 79 rides
- Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Directions to switchyard-connector trailhead
(35.054330, -85.387210)
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Oct 17, 2017 , Jasper
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