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3,142 ft
Distance
233 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:08:11
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
00:08:11
Avg time
Suffer'n Switchbacks Details
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Activities
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- 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
- 100 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
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Past Week
- 14 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 138 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 1,370 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to suffer-n-switchbacks trailhead
(49.509060, -119.550240)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suffer'n Switchbacks
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Where is Suffer'n Switchbacks located?
Suffer'n Switchbacks is located in Campbell Mountain, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Campbell Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50906, -119.55024.
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How hard is Suffer'n Switchbacks?
Suffer'n Switchbacks is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.583%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Suffer'n Switchbacks?
Suffer'n Switchbacks has 233 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,324 ft to 2,534 ft.
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Is Suffer'n Switchbacks a point to point trail?
Yes, Suffer'n Switchbacks is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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