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1,089 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
995 ft
High Point
35 ft
Altitude change
960 ft
Altitude min
960 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
427 ft
Distance climb
108 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat

Bluffs Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ardagh Bluffs
    Barrie, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #187006 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89558 in Trail Running
    • #87813 in Hiking
    • #15022 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Barrie

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AI Generated Description

Bluffs Switchback is a 332 m popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Barrie Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bluffs Switchback located?
      Bluffs Switchback is located in Ardagh Bluffs, Barrie, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Ardagh Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.34223, -79.72585.
      ▼ How hard is Bluffs Switchback?
      Bluffs Switchback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluffs Switchback?
      Bluffs Switchback has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 960 ft to 995 ft.
      ▼ Is Bluffs Switchback a point to point trail?
      Bluffs Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bluffs Switchback?
      Bluffs Switchback is 1,089 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluffs Switchback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluffs Switchback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bluffs Switchback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bluffs Switchback are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bluffs Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluffs Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Bluffs Switchback?
      Bluffs Switchback is a very popular trail. There have been 49 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 60 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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