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249 ft
Distance
-22 ft
Descent
524 ft
High Point
-22 ft
Altitude change
502 ft
Altitude min
524 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
-3.6%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance down

Museum Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Askim Museum
    Askim
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #155017 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #162678 in Trail Running
    • #159767 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

From the top the trail starts from the little black house, just ride past it, turn left then you are on bare rock, and the trail goes down into the forest and a left turn switch back and straight down right turn connecting to the other trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Museum Switchback located?
      Museum Switchback is located in Askim Museum, Askim, Norway. It is part of the Askim Museum trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 59.59112, 11.17524.
      ▼ How hard is Museum Switchback?
      Museum Switchback is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Museum Switchback?
      The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 502 ft to 524 ft.
      ▼ Is Museum Switchback a point to point trail?
      Museum Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Museum Switchback?
      Museum Switchback is 249 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Museum Switchback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Museum Switchback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Museum Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Museum Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Museum Switchback?
      Museum Switchback is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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