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3,142 ft
Distance
233 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:07:44
Avg time
207 ft
Altitude change
2,324 ft
Altitude min
2,534 ft
Altitude max
2,324 ft
Altitude start
2,531 ft
Altitude end
6.583%
Grade
-12.893%
Grade max
33.382%
Grade min
2,181 ft
Distance climb
961 ft
Distance down
00:07:44
Avg time
Suffer'n Switchbacks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCampbell Mountain
Penticton, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking#7,546 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #9,269 in E-Biking
- #9,179 in Trail Running
- #9,276 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAfter frost dries up
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
I am unsure of the original name, this is just what I have been told. It does make sense because the initial climb from the DQ table (Classic to DQ) is punishing to the uninitiated.
However, it is an excellent singletrack climb to get to the summit.
Access Info
From the DQ table (Classic to DQ), proceed straight (or left depending on perspective) down the gully and up the other side. Follow trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 223 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 1,514 rides
- Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Directions to suffer-n-switchbacks trailhead
(49.509060, -119.550240)
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mtb
3:22 |
428 |
Jun 27, 2020 , Penticton
mtb
0:19 |
150 |
Aug 2, 2016 , Penticton
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Mapping work ed a little odd in some spots.
topsog
This trail starts at the top of Puke Hill. Head south off the road, crosses the DH course and winds it's way along the ledge until it crosses the power line. It then makes it's way up to the DQ table then up to the top of the DH course. Built in 1998\99 by TOPSOG.
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