more stats
2,732 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:04:24
Avg time
-159 ft
Altitude change
277 ft
Altitude min
435 ft
Altitude max
435 ft
Altitude start
277 ft
Altitude end
-16.356%
Grade max
5.164%
Grade min
170 ft
Distance climb
2,295 ft
Distance down
267 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
Avg time

The Swing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    נחל
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68454 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33884 in E-Biking
    • #121962 in Trail Running
    • #299859 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #165 in Mountain Biking · Israel [+]
    • #195 in E-Biking
    • #92 in Trail Running
    • #186 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

Like most of the Trails in Ofer, it's a technical singletrack with few rock faces and small drops.
You can go down this singletrack and then climb up the dirt road

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Drops

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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The Swing Trail Reports

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May 11, 2024 @ 12:13am
May 11, 2024
Aug 1, 2021 @ 10:19am
Aug 1, 2021
מדורדר וחלק אם הדרגות אבן כניראה אופנים העיפו אותן הן מתנדנדות
May 9, 2015 @ 4:43am
May 9, 2015
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Status:
on May 11, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-swing trailhead (32.653620, 34.976400)

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      Jun 1, 2025 @ 11:45pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Swing located?
      The Swing is located in Ofer Forest, Israel. It is part of the Ofer Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.65362, 34.9764.
      ▼ How hard is The Swing?
      The Swing is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Swing?
      The Swing has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 277 ft to 435 ft.
      ▼ Is The Swing a point to point trail?
      The Swing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Swing?
      The Swing is 2,732 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Swing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Swing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Swing?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Swing are:
      • November (7 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Swing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Swing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Swing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Swing. The trail is 2,732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Swing?
      The Swing is a very popular trail. There have been 1,364 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,246 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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