more stats
1,325 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:02:50
Avg time
129 ft
Altitude change
1,938 ft
Altitude min
2,068 ft
Altitude max
1,938 ft
Altitude start
2,067 ft
Altitude end
9.7%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
29.4%
Grade min
1,007 ft
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:02:50
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Henry's Woods
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 60 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #126939 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149973 in Trail Running
    • #106347 in Hiking
    • #2271 in Snowshoeing
    • #7832 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #11152 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,833 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,620 in Trail Running
    • #2,441 in Hiking
    • #73 in Snowshoeing
    • #129 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #436 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

No community description for Switchback trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Switchback is a 1,325 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Lake Placid New York. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 88 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on May 10, 2024
Variable
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (737)
close
      Directions to switchback-17077 trailhead (44.264440, -73.990620)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      5 more »
      report
      mtb
      43 |
      Aug 16, 2020 @ 9:29am
      Aug 16, 2020
      report
      mtb
      40 |
      Aug 16, 2020 @ 9:28am
      Aug 16, 2020
      report
      mtb
      43 |
      Aug 16, 2020 @ 9:28am
      Aug 16, 2020
      report
      mtb
      47 |
      Aug 16, 2020 @ 9:28am
      Aug 16, 2020

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Switchback yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      43
      Henry's Woods Full Tour
      5 miles • 699 ft • 12 • Loop •
      This route will take you to all the goods that Henry's Woods has to offer. Climbing up the Main Loop will...
      3.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★
      3 ★ 100%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      dancash dancash
      This is better ridden as a downhill. Flat corners and fast straights. Good old fashioned single track fun!

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Henry's Woods

      • By kramerica77 BETA & contributors
      • #17077 - 1,156 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Henry's Woods, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Henry's Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.26444, -73.99062.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,938 ft to 2,068 ft.
      ▼ How long is Switchback?
      Switchback is 1,325 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Switchback. The trail is 1,325 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 597 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 737 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.