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1,047 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:19
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
879 ft
Altitude min
914 ft
Altitude max
912 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-3.196%
Grade
-18.624%
Grade max
9.338%
Grade min
334 ft
Distance climb
635 ft
Distance down
78 ft
Distance flat
00:01:19
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98732 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #294 in Mountain Biking · Ohio
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Land Owner
    Five Rivers MetroParks

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AI Generated Description

Switchback is a 1,047 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Dayton Ohio. This mountain bike only trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 260 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Switchback Trail Reports

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on Jul 12, 2025
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Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Directions to switchback-122336 trailhead (39.814170, -84.093520)

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      Routes with this trail

      9 miles • 568 ft • 15 •
      This route covers 95% of the trails, with minimal doubling back, and hitting all of the double black sections.
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      4 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in MoMBA (MetroParks Mountain Biking Area), Dayton, Ohio, United States. It is part of the MoMBA (MetroParks Mountain Biking Area) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.81417, -84.09352.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.196%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 879 ft to 914 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchback a point to point trail?
      Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchback?
      Switchback is 1,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Switchback. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switchback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switchback are:
      • October (18 activities)
      • September (12 activities)
      • July (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Switchback. The trail is 1,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchback?
      Switchback is a very popular trail. There have been 1,676 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,313 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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