more stats
404 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
00:00:42
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
249 ft
Altitude min
292 ft
Altitude max
249 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
10.7%
Grade
2.3%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance flat
00:00:42
Avg time

Basin Climb Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Blue Marsh Lake
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #40713 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #336276 in Trail Running
    • #329742 in Hiking
    • #41566 in Snowshoeing
    • #31590 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #20 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #83 in Trail Running
    • #79 in Hiking
    • #10 in Snowshoeing
    • #4 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

Technical climb up

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 169 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 532 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Basin Climb Switchback located?
      Basin Climb Switchback is located in Blue Marsh Lake, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Blue Marsh Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.37762, -76.03172.
      ▼ How hard is Basin Climb Switchback?
      Basin Climb Switchback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Basin Climb Switchback?
      Basin Climb Switchback has 43 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 249 ft to 292 ft.
      ▼ Is Basin Climb Switchback a point to point trail?
      Basin Climb Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Basin Climb Switchback?
      Basin Climb Switchback is 404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Basin Climb Switchback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Basin Climb Switchback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Basin Climb Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Basin Climb Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Basin Climb Switchback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Basin Climb Switchback. The trail is 404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Basin Climb Switchback?
      Basin Climb Switchback is a very popular trail. There have been 1,695 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,347 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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