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3,166 ft
Distance
170 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:05:43
Avg time
157 ft
Altitude change
2,280 ft
Altitude min
2,442 ft
Altitude max
2,280 ft
Altitude start
2,438 ft
Altitude end
5%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
18.1%
Grade min
2,329 ft
Distance climb
436 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:05:43
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ABC Switch Backs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stromlo Forest Park
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #408 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park

After traversing across Emu Run, the climbing starts again on ABC. There are two A line, B line options on this track with the A line challenging the rider to go straight up some grippy rocks and the B line providing an easy ride-around option. One corner in the middle stays muddy for a long time after any rain.

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Very Dry
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        Directions to abc-switch-backs trailhead (-35.323370, 149.009500)

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        Stromlo Forrest - ABC Switchbacks (Green)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About ABC Switch Backs

        ▼ Where is ABC Switch Backs located?
        ABC Switch Backs is located in UC Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the UC Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.32337, 149.0095.
        ▼ How hard is ABC Switch Backs?
        ABC Switch Backs is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for ABC Switch Backs?
        ABC Switch Backs has 170 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,280 ft to 2,442 ft.
        ▼ Is ABC Switch Backs a point to point trail?
        Yes, ABC Switch Backs is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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