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5,171 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:06:12
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
3,954 ft
Altitude min
4,089 ft
Altitude max
4,089 ft
Altitude start
3,953 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance climb
4,203 ft
Distance down
591 ft
Distance flat
00:06:12
Avg time

MSER Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Splendour Eco Resort
    Cathkin Park
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13064 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22607 in E-Biking
    • #234622 in Trail Running
    • #255349 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

MSER Switchbacks is a 2 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cathkin Park. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 16.0 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MSER Switchbacks located?
      MSER Switchbacks is located in Mountain Splendour Eco Resort, Cathkin Park, South Africa. It is part of the Mountain Splendour Eco Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.02153, 29.46177.
      ▼ How hard is MSER Switchbacks?
      MSER Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MSER Switchbacks?
      MSER Switchbacks has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,954 ft to 4,089 ft.
      ▼ Is MSER Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      MSER Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MSER Switchbacks?
      MSER Switchbacks is 5,171 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MSER Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MSER Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride MSER Switchbacks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride MSER Switchbacks are:
      • April (4 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access MSER Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MSER Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MSER Switchbacks?
      The estimated time to ride MSER Switchbacks is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 5,171 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is MSER Switchbacks?
      MSER Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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