Originally Posted By: saltydog
Would it be useful to try to establish just what constitutes a switchback?

Definitely. There is some debate here.

I think one requirement is that the up-slope and down-slope side of the trail must switch from one side to the other.

I am not sure whether the number of degrees in the turn (how tight) should also be included.

I've got it.... any turns in question should photographed and displayed.

And does a "switchback" mean the actual turning point, or is it the straight section of trail between the two turns???

Last edited by Steve C; 04/13/11 09:52 PM.