Switchback Trail
Trail
3.9 mile
6.3 kilometer
loop
95% Runnable
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
324'
99 m
Descent: -324' -99 m
High: 467' 142 m
Low: 263' 80 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 22% (12°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“Circle the majority of the park on this pleasant trail.”
— J Lewis
Features
River/Creek · Wildlife
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