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1,339 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:02:24
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
190 ft
Altitude min
221 ft
Altitude max
190 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-10.2%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
581 ft
Distance climb
315 ft
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
00:02:24
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Switch-A-Roo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laurel Ridge Nature Preserve
    East Setauket, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81432 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #236482 in Trail Running
    • #216334 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Short but punchy, gives access to hell hill

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 34 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 558 rides
  • Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Sep 12, 2025 @ 4:31pm (America/New_York)
Sep 12, 2025
reporter Tree cleared by TM
Sep 8, 2025 @ 4:21pm
Sep 8, 2025
Tree down, completely blocking trail. Unable to move with one person. It’s right after you crest a hill on a steep downhill.
May 8, 2025 @ 5:38am
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Apr 15, 2025 @ 5:17pm
Apr 15, 2025
Mar 15, 2025 @ 8:53am
Mar 15, 2025
Looks great!
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        Routes with this trail

        5.0 29 miles 1,864 ft 25 Loop
        This route includes all of Laurel Ridge
        5.0 12 miles 664 ft 12 Loop
        This route includes trails on East side of the Laurel Ridge trail complex.
        5.0 18 miles 1,266 ft 18 Loop
        This route includes all of Laurel Ridge East Side as of April 2022

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switch-A-Roo

        Where is Switch-A-Roo located?
        Switch-A-Roo is located in Laurel Ridge Nature Preserve, East Setauket, New York, United States. It is part of the Laurel Ridge Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.91772, -73.08096.
        How hard is Switch-A-Roo?
        Switch-A-Roo is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Switch-A-Roo?
        Switch-A-Roo has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 190 ft to 221 ft.
        Is Switch-A-Roo a point to point trail?
        Yes, Switch-A-Roo is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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