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2,789 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
94 ft
Altitude change
988 ft
Altitude min
1,114 ft
Altitude max
988 ft
Altitude start
1,083 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
1,552 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
735 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hunter's Creek
    East Aurora, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55811 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #201294 in Trail Running
    • #66474 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative is a 2,789 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near East Aurora New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 271 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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May 31, 2026 @ 8:57pm (America/New_York)
May 31, 2026
 reporter Tree blocking the trail.
May 19, 2022 @ 2:46pm
May 19, 2022
 Parts were ok, but wrong day to be in here. This entire trail system is built in a swamp and only should be ridden in prolonged dry periods.
Sep 1, 2021 @ 11:56am
Sep 1, 2021
 Close to perfect - still a few wet spots
May 19, 2021 @ 2:17pm
May 19, 2021
Jul 3, 2020 @ 9:08am
Jul 3, 2020
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        Frequently Asked Questions About CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative

        ▼ Where is CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative located?
        CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative is located in Hunter's Creek, East Aurora, New York, United States. It is part of the Hunter's Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.75854, -78.5346.
        ▼ How hard is CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative?
        CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative?
        CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative has 124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 988 ft to 1,114 ft.
        ▼ Is CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative a point to point trail?
        CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative?
        CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative is 2,789 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative are:
        • July (45 activities)
        • June (26 activities)
        • August (19 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative. The trail is 2,789 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative?
        CT-Orange-Switchback Alternative is a very popular trail. There have been 973 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,017 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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