more stats
2,802 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
6,890 ft
Altitude min
6,942 ft
Altitude max
6,927 ft
Altitude start
6,919 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,129 ft
Distance climb
1,122 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time

Upper Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Royal Gorge
    Truckee, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #116632 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96930 in E-Biking
    • #100881 in Trail Running
    • #108996 in Hiking
    • #7252 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Truckee Ranger District

XC ski trail between trailhead and Claim Jumper singletrack

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 70 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Upper Switchback Trail Reports

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Oct 31, 2023 @ 9:49am
Oct 31, 2023
Jun 25, 2022 @ 9:01pm
Jun 25, 2022
 Dry mostly, but muddy in some spots
Jun 25, 2022 @ 8:58pm
Jun 25, 2022
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Status:
on Oct 31, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      2.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      4 ★ 33%
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      2 ★ 33%
      1 ★ 33%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Switchback located?
      Upper Switchback is located in Royal Gorge, Truckee, California, United States. It is part of the Royal Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.29377, -120.38169.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,890 ft to 6,942 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Switchback a point to point trail?
      Upper Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is 2,802 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Switchback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Switchback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Switchback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Switchback. The trail is 2,802 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is a moderately popular trail. There have been 246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 265 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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