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702 ft
Distance
-36 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
2,542 ft
Altitude min
2,580 ft
Altitude max
2,578 ft
Altitude start
2,543 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
7 ft
Distance climb
630 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Atlin
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92801 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,720 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Switchback is a 214 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Atlin British Columbia. This mountain bike only trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Atlin, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Atlin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 59.59181, -133.63584.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,542 ft to 2,580 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 702 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:
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ 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 2 minutes to ride Switchback. The trail is 702 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 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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