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2,966 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
00:06:19
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
478 ft
Altitude min
615 ft
Altitude max
510 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
1,414 ft
Distance climb
1,289 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:06:19
Avg time

Switch Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hilltop Reservation
    Cedar Grove, New Jersey
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Switch Back is a 2,966 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Cedar Grove New Jersey. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 67 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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        Directions to switch-back trailhead (40.852210, -74.245520)

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        Routes with this trail

        6
        Hilltop Tour 7 Miles
        7 miles • 800 ft • 6 • Loop •
        A Grand Tour of Hilltop covering all the best trails. Parking - Robert J O'Toole Community Center 199...
        18
        Best of Cedar Grove
        11 miles • 918 ft • 20 •
        All of the best trails of the hilltop reservation and the west essex trail system
        2
        Best of Hilltop III 7 Miles
        6 miles • 720 ft • 5 • Loop •
        One more route version through Hilltop Reservation.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switch Back

        ▼ Where is Switch Back located?
        Switch Back is located in Hilltop Reservation, Cedar Grove, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Hilltop Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.85221, -74.24552.
        ▼ How hard is Switch Back?
        Switch Back is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switch Back?
        Switch Back has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 478 ft to 615 ft.
        ▼ Is Switch Back a point to point trail?
        Switch Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Switch Back?
        Switch Back is 2,966 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switch Back?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Switch Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switch Back?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switch Back are:
        • June (6 activities)
        • April (6 activities)
        • March (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Switch Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switch Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Switch Back?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Switch Back. The trail is 2,966 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Switch Back?
        Switch Back is a moderately popular trail. There have been 566 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 548 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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