Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/08/2025
The trailhead for the Switchback Trail can be easy to miss near the side of the fork along the dirt road.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The path begins climbing along the hillside through the high elevation forest.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The Switchback Trail follows a section of the former railroad bed.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
This high elevation trail passes through a shaded course along the western edge of the loop trail.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
Gaps in the trees open up views of the Sacramento Mountains.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
Walking along the historic railroad route.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
A few interpretive signs dot the hiking trail.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
A pedestrian bridge crossing the highway.
Shaun Hunter
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03/08/2025
The eastern section of the trail tends to be less scenic, though it connects to the larger network of Cloudcroft area hiking trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/08/2025
A tunnel along the hike.