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OSM map layer · LineString
35.21, -106.45 · rel 15579311
35.21, -106.45 · rel 15579311
Switchback Trail
2,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New Mexico · 35.21°N ·
106.45°W
2,5km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
3× viewpoint
Sandia Crest
summit ·
176 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sandia Peak
viewpoint ·
177 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Upper La Cueva Canyon, La Luz Overlook
viewpoint ·
180 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Sentinel
summit ·
431 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Chimney
summit ·
447 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bodhi Tree
viewpoint ·
477 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Switchback Trail is 2.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Switchback Trail takes approximately 38 min to complete.
No, Switchback Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Switchback Trail starts near coordinates 35.2078, -106.4413.
Switchback Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Switchback Trail is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.