more stats
3,986 ft
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:15:04
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
799 ft
Altitude min
914 ft
Altitude max
914 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
1,558 ft
Distance climb
2,047 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:15:04
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Camp Fortune
    Chelsea, Quebec
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74413 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,187 in Mountain Biking · Quebec
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    april-October
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Camp Fortune

Technically challenging natural terrain with varying elevation. New Finish connects with old Shed Run trail.

Tags

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 413 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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on Sep 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.4 (14 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      tlabs360
      Great trail to get the legs warmed up, 3 fun drops included Smile
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      Great trail and a nice loop to extend Sunset !

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Camp Fortune, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Camp Fortune trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.51197, -75.84865.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 799 ft to 914 ft.
      ▼ How long is Switchback?
      Switchback is 3,986 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?
      Switchback is best visited during: april-October.
      ▼ 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 15 minutes to ride Switchback. The trail is 3,986 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 2,038 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,028 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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