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2,247 ft
Distance
120 ft
Climb
00:23:20
Avg time
122 ft
Altitude change
1,172 ft
Altitude min
1,294 ft
Altitude max
1,172 ft
Altitude start
1,293 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
0.7%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
2,146 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance flat
00:23:20
Avg time

Lower Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Pleasant of Edinboro
    Edinboro, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102085 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #304084 in Trail Running
    • #315165 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Ride around the ski slopes on some newly made trails . The trails are blown clean and mowed with solid trail signs. Lift not in use during summer usually.

Access Info

Trail head is behind the giant tubing area.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 3 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Lower Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2021 @ 4:08pm
Jun 27, 2021
 Handful of slick spots. Great shape for all the rain the past week.
Mar 24, 2021 @ 6:17pm
Mar 24, 2021
 kinda wet in spots
Oct 5, 2020 @ 11:54am
Oct 5, 2020
 Cleared of leaves. Hero dirt with a few greasy spots.
Jun 14, 2020 @ 10:02am
Jun 14, 2020
Oct 15, 2019 @ 4:06pm
Oct 15, 2019
 Solid trail tread. Needs leaf blown after this next rain cycle.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Switchbacks

        ▼ Where is Lower Switchbacks located?
        Lower Switchbacks is located in Mount Pleasant of Edinboro, Edinboro, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Mount Pleasant of Edinboro trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.85072, -80.07059.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Switchbacks?
        Lower Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Switchbacks?
        Lower Switchbacks has 120 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,172 ft to 1,294 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Switchbacks a point to point trail?
        Lower Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Switchbacks?
        Lower Switchbacks is 2,247 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Switchbacks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Switchbacks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Switchbacks are:
        • July (6 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Switchbacks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Lower Switchbacks. The trail is 2,247 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Switchbacks?
        Lower Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 151 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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