Switzerland Trail, Historic trail in Boulder County, Colorado.
The Switzerland Trail extends for 14 miles through Boulder County at elevations between 7,700 and 8,700 feet, offering mountain views across the Front Range.
The trail originated as a narrow-gauge railroad line in the late 1800s, connecting mining communities between Gold Hill and Nederland for transportation of materials.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes this trail as part of the Denver, Boulder, and Western Railway Historic District, preserving Colorado's mining legacy.
Multiple access points between Sawmill Road near Jamestown and Sugarloaf Mountain Road provide parking options for visitors exploring the moderate-grade trail.
Four-wheel drive vehicles, mountain bikes, and hikers share this former railroad path, which maintains its original gentle grade through mountainous terrain.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.02220,-105.46300
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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