3,142 ft
Distance
233 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:08:11
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Suffer'n Switchbacks Trail
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Mr TOPSOG
1998 - 1999Builder
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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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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
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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
More Stats for Suffer'n Switchbacks mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change207 ft
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Altitude min2,324 ft
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Altitude max2,534 ft
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Altitude start2,324 ft
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Altitude end2,531 ft
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Grade6.583%
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Grade max-12.893%
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Grade min33.382%
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Distance climb2,181 ft
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Distance down961 ft
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Avg time00:08:11
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Avg reverse time00:03:57
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 107 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 1,075 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2025
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