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3.2 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-232 ft
Descent
878 ft
High Point
-11 ft
Altitude change
790 ft
Altitude min
878 ft
Altitude start
866 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
5,266 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Strathdale Switchbacks is a short route, has heaps of flow on the descents and easy climbs. Includes the infamous flowy twisty misty and the more technical E-loop
Detailed Description
Strathdale Switchbacks is a 3 mile popular intermediate route located near Bendigo. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 220 ft with a max elevation of 878 ft then descends -232 ft.
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time22 min 41 sec
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Altitude change-11 ft
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Altitude min790 ft
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Altitude start878 ft
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Altitude end866 ft
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Climb220 ft
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Descent-232 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-16.6%
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Grade min22%
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Distance climb5,266 ft
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat1 mile
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypePoint to Point
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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