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1,717 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-217 ft
Descent
00:05:06
Avg time
-197 ft
Altitude change
309 ft
Altitude min
516 ft
Altitude max
506 ft
Altitude start
309 ft
Altitude end
-11.462%
Grade
-44.05%
Grade max
10.292%
Grade min
391 ft
Distance climb
1,207 ft
Distance down
119 ft
Distance flat
00:05:06
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bradbury Mountain State Park
    Pownal, Maine
  • AKA
    Bradbury Switchback
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48085 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21552 in Trail Running
    • #6494 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Switchback is a 1,717 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pownal Maine. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/New_York)
Jun 29, 2026
permanently closed to bikes.
Jun 5, 2025 @ 7:48am
Jun 5, 2025
 Trail is now sporting a no bikes sign... ugh.
Jul 20, 2024 @ 1:46pm
Jul 20, 2024
closed because of storm damage
Jul 30, 2023 @ 5:18am
Jul 30, 2023
Apr 18, 2022 @ 11:54am
Apr 18, 2022
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        Directions to switchback-21616 trailhead (43.902510, -70.181610)

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        Switchback - Bradbury Mountain State Park, ME
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        378 | Jul 28, 2020 , Pownal
        Riding Bradbury Mountain's Downhill MTB Trail:...
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        8:04 | 279 | Jun 24, 2020 , Pownal
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        0:17 | 923 | Jun 4, 2014 , Pownal
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        0:45 | 1164 | May 3, 2014 , Pownal

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switchback

        ▼ Where is Switchback located?
        Switchback is located in Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bradbury Mountain State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.90251, -70.18161.
        ▼ How hard is Switchback?
        Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.462%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
        Switchback has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 309 ft to 516 ft.
        ▼ Is Switchback a point to point trail?
        Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Switchback?
        Switchback is 1,717 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switchback?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switchback are:
        • July (31 activities)
        • August (31 activities)
        • May (29 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 5 minutes to ride Switchback. The trail is 1,717 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 959 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,105 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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