Sweeney Switchbacks
Park City, Utah
| Address: | ~1493 Lowell Ave, Park City, UT 84060, USA |
| GPS: |
40°39'12.6"N 111°30'31.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 1.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Other |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Tight, extremely technical switchbacks surrounded by aspens. Some of the switchbacks are so tight that I had to get my front end around, lock up my front brake and swing my back around. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Park City, Utah
- Head northwest on Park Ave toward Heber Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto 14th St (453 ft)
- Turn right onto Empire Ave (256 ft)
- Turn left onto Shadow Ridge Rd (335 ft)
- Turn left onto Lowell Ave (49 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(0.1 mi)
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