Name: Switchback
Rating: 2.5

“Switchbacing connection from the Lakeshore Perimeter trail to the western ridge of the Peninsula.”

— Don Leinweber

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Switchback climbs from Peninsula Road, near Pine Cove campground, to Riechl's Retreat. It is a short, loose climb to the western ridgeline of the Peninsula with great views of the Gore and Ten Mile Ranges, and Dillon Reservoir.

The trail climbs from the pavement through three switchbacks and ends at Riechl's Retreat trail. From this intersection, Jody's Loop is to the right and the end of Crown Point Road is left. From Crown Point Road, access Lakeshore Perimeter from either Olympian's Link, or Crown Point-Lakeshore Connector.

Contacts

Local Club: Summit Fat Tire Society

Jun 17, 2017: Dreams of Midsummer

Mar 5, 2017: Gearing up for riding season!

Jun 20, 2016: So wait, what is a poker ride?

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Sep 4, 2017: Hanging Lake September Trail Maintenance Closure

Aug 30, 2017: Aspen Ranger Station and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails information desk will reduce hours in September â€‹

Aug 30, 2017: Hunter Parking provided for Mill Creek Road

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0.5 Miles 0.9 Kilometers Singletrack	169' 52 m Ascent 0' 0 m Descent
9,207' 2,806 m High 9,038' 2,755 m Low	6% Avg Grade (3°) 24% Max Grade (14°)
All Clear 92 days ago — Update

Switchback

0.5 Miles 0.9 Kilometers

Singletrack

169' 52 m

0' 0 m

9,207' 2,806 m

9,038' 2,755 m

6%

24%

All Clear

“Switchbacing connection from the Lakeshore Perimeter trail to the western ridge of the Peninsula.”