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1,535 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
00:03:22
Avg time
87 ft
Altitude change
1,094 ft
Altitude min
1,181 ft
Altitude max
1,094 ft
Altitude start
1,181 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
17.9%
Grade min
1,312 ft
Distance climb
00:03:22
Avg time

Switch Back Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hardwood Ski and Bike (Winter)
    Oro-Medonte, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12920 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114712 in Trail Running
    • #113885 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hardwood Ski & Bike

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Switch Back Climb is a 468 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oro-Medonte Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 26 m blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles average
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  • 53 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 330 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Aug 3, 2025 @ 11:22am
Aug 3, 2025
 Very dry .. sandy in spots. Watch out for fallen branches and sticks and large rocks on the trail
May 26, 2025 @ 12:45pm
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switch Back Climb

        ▼ Where is Switch Back Climb located?
        Switch Back Climb is located in Hardwood Ski and Bike, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hardwood Ski and Bike trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.51683, -79.60547.
        ▼ How hard is Switch Back Climb?
        Switch Back Climb is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switch Back Climb?
        Switch Back Climb has 85 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,094 ft to 1,181 ft.
        ▼ Is Switch Back Climb a point to point trail?
        Yes, Switch Back Climb is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Switch Back Climb?
        Switch Back Climb is 1,535 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switch Back Climb?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Switch Back Climb. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switch Back Climb?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switch Back Climb are:
        • July (30 activities)
        • August (17 activities)
        • June (14 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Switch Back Climb? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switch Back Climb are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Switch Back Climb?
        The estimated time to ride Switch Back Climb is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Switch Back Climb?
        Switch Back Climb is a very popular trail. There have been 1,137 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,167 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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