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2,316 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,364 ft
Altitude min
1,373 ft
Altitude max
1,371 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance climb
525 ft
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time

Switch Lock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest
    Two Harbors, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127928 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138131 in Trail Running
    • #132154 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Lake County

Old School tight and twisty trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Feb 4, 2023 @ 8:43pm
Feb 4, 2023
Dec 6, 2021 @ 11:14am
Dec 6, 2021
 Not enough snow to groom yet.
Apr 14, 2021 @ 1:59pm
Apr 14, 2021
 Open Greasy but firm. watch for down trees
Feb 1, 2021 @ 11:22am
Feb 1, 2021
 reporter Groomed. 2/1/21 expect soft recommend 2-3psi.
Jan 15, 2021 @ 10:23am
Jan 15, 2021
 reporter Snowshoe packed
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        1 Review & Comments

        Elkay461
        This trail is more or less the continuation of Paradise which returns you to the Drummond Grade parking area. Similarly fun.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switch Lock

        ▼ Where is Switch Lock located?
        Switch Lock is located in Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest, Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10744, -91.74871.
        ▼ How hard is Switch Lock?
        Switch Lock is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switch Lock?
        Switch Lock has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,364 ft to 1,373 ft.
        ▼ Is Switch Lock a point to point trail?
        Switch Lock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Switch Lock?
        Switch Lock is 2,316 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switch Lock?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Switch Lock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switch Lock?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switch Lock are:
        • June (6 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • December (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Switch Lock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switch Lock are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Switch Lock?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Switch Lock. The trail is 2,316 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Switch Lock?
        Switch Lock is a very popular trail. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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