more stats
2,037 ft
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:08:42
Avg time
289 ft
Altitude change
1,202 ft
Altitude min
1,493 ft
Altitude max
1,202 ft
Altitude start
1,493 ft
Altitude end
14.2%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
49.4%
Grade min
1,791 ft
Distance climb
141 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:08:42
Avg time

Step switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crone
    Co. Wicklow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Shared with walkers, step switchbacks, pedal damn it

Tags
Tight and twisty

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 60 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Step switchbacks located?
      Step switchbacks is located in Crone, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. It is part of the Crone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.16, -6.23014.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Step switchbacks?
      Step switchbacks has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,202 ft to 1,493 ft.
      ▼ Is Step switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Step switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Step switchbacks?
      Step switchbacks is 2,037 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Step switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Step switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Step switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Step switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Step switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Step switchbacks. The trail is 2,037 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Step switchbacks?
      Step switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 679 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 766 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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