Field-tested gear · Updated for the 2026 season About Switchback

Gear tested on real trails, and the trip planning to get you to them.

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Trail Guide

The Lost Lake Loop, Mile by MileA full mile-by-mile breakdown of the Lost Lake loop: the overlook at mile 1.8, the lake at mile 3.4, and the burn-zone return most people underestimate.

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