Switchback Trail
0.2 mi
Distance
4m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
About This Trail
Switchback Trail is a loop trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Boulder County, Colorado. It is 0.2 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is closed to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Lyons, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,959 ft |
| End | 0.2 mi | 1,899 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lyons, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Boulder County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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