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2,963 ft
Distance
-344 ft
Descent
00:16:49
Avg time
-344 ft
Altitude change
979 ft
Altitude min
1,323 ft
Altitude max
1,323 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
-11.6%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
-5.7%
Grade min
2,963 ft
Distance down
00:16:49
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Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jim Thorpe
    , Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166819 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71515 in Trail Running
    • #45020 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

End Switchback Trail, steeper and loose rocky descent. Not recommended for beginners or hybrid bikes that may be exploring the rest of the easy rated Switchback Trail.

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        Directions to upper-switchback-wagon-path trailhead (40.868780, -75.751390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Switchback - Wagon Path

        ▼ Where is Upper Switchback - Wagon Path located?
        Upper Switchback - Wagon Path is located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Jim Thorpe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.86878, -75.75139.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Switchback - Wagon Path?
        Upper Switchback - Wagon Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Switchback - Wagon Path?
        The trail has 344 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 979 ft to 1,323 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Switchback - Wagon Path a point to point trail?
        Upper Switchback - Wagon Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Switchback - Wagon Path?
        Upper Switchback - Wagon Path is 2,963 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Switchback - Wagon Path?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Switchback - Wagon Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Switchback - Wagon Path?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Switchback - Wagon Path are:
        • May (3 activities)
        • June (2 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Switchback - Wagon Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Switchback - Wagon Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Switchback - Wagon Path?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Switchback - Wagon Path. The trail is 2,963 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 - Wagon Path?
        Upper Switchback - Wagon Path is a very popular trail. There have been 112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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