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2,270 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:04:24
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
1,085 ft
Altitude min
1,218 ft
Altitude max
1,218 ft
Altitude start
1,086 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
1,611 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
Avg time
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Activities
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Riding AreaAllegrippis Trails
Hesston, Pennsylvania -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Land OwnerUSACE - Baltimore District
A shortcut alternative to taking Sleek Dog, this trail either is a steep and hard switchbacked climb or a super fast downhill.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 112 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 927 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to switch-trail trailhead
(40.404350, -78.055990)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switch Trail
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Where is Switch Trail located?
Switch Trail is located in Allegrippis Trails, Hesston, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Allegrippis Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.40435, -78.05599.
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How hard is Switch Trail?
Switch Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Switch Trail?
Switch Trail has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,085 ft to 1,218 ft.
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Is Switch Trail a point to point trail?
Switch Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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