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4,642 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
2,152 ft
Altitude min
2,205 ft
Altitude max
2,174 ft
Altitude start
2,152 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
1,585 ft
Distance climb
1,880 ft
Distance down
1,178 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time
Belco Switchbacks Details
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Riding AreaBruce Ridge
Canberra -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Belco Switchbacks is a 1 km popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Canberra. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 5 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 148 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 939 rides
- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Directions to belco-switchbacks trailhead
(-35.256510, 149.092130)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 863 ft • 16 •
Loop containing nearly everything at Bruce Ridge with minimal repeats
★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 353 ft • 29 •
Follow the number 1 on the signs to ride the Rossil Loop
4 miles • 352 ft • 9 •
Counter Clockwise Lap of Bruce Ridge's outer trail, starting from the Dryandra st Carpark
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belco Switchbacks
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Where is Belco Switchbacks located?
Belco Switchbacks is located in Bruce Ridge, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Bruce Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.25651, 149.09213.
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How hard is Belco Switchbacks?
Belco Switchbacks is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Belco Switchbacks?
Belco Switchbacks has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,152 ft to 2,205 ft.
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Is Belco Switchbacks a point to point trail?
Belco Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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