SWITCHBACK
0.8 mile trail near Palisade, Colorado · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Today at the trail
Trail facts
- Length
- 0.8 miles
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses
- Surface
- Native material
- Dogs
- Not known yet
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Managed by
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
- Trail number
- 2705
- Start point
- 39.00053, -108.18268
- County
- Mesa County, Colorado
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Moose Manor Cabin 5.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Jumbo Campground 6.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Spruce Grove (CO) 6.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- COAL CREEK BASIN 4.3 mi long
- SPRING CAMP 6.8 mi long
- WHITEWATER BASIN 3.6 mi long
- FARMERS 1.4 mi long
- CRANE LAKE 3.0 mi long
- Flowing Park Spur 2A Road 0.6 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is SWITCHBACK?
- SWITCHBACK is about 0.8 miles long based on mapped trail data. That is the length of the mapped trail, not always a round trip.
- Are dogs allowed on SWITCHBACK?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on SWITCHBACK?
- SWITCHBACK is open to hiking, biking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does SWITCHBACK start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 39.00053, -108.18268. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.