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1,283 ft
Distance
-192 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
530 ft
Altitude min
721 ft
Altitude max
721 ft
Altitude start
531 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-28.6%
Grade max
-5.5%
Grade min
1,283 ft
Distance down
00:01:21
Avg time
Swoopies Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBriones Regional Park
Walnut Creek, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerEast Bay Regional Park District
Primarily a downhill direction for MTBs, but this multi-use trail is popular route used by hikers to climb up into Briones. There are a few blind corners, so it's best to have a bell on or calling out as descending.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 17 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 127 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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(37.936320, -122.118330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swoopies
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Where is Swoopies located?
Swoopies is located in Briones Regional Park, Walnut Creek, California, United States. It is part of the Briones Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.93632, -122.11833.
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How hard is Swoopies?
Swoopies is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Swoopies?
The trail has 58 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 162 m to 220 m.
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Is Swoopies a point to point trail?
Swoopies is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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