more stats
2,051 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:07:13
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
636 ft
Altitude min
700 ft
Altitude max
644 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
1,230 ft
Distance climb
148 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:07:13
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    SCMBC - Midland Trail Network
    Midland, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #233230 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #146302 in Trail Running
    • #368038 in Hiking
    • #26185 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,307 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #4,387 in Trail Running
    • #10,378 in Hiking
    • #4,150 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Switchback climb back to the top of Oakmount Parking. It is also a fun, twisty decent to ride the Return trail out to swamp.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 82 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Switchback Trail Reports

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Jul 2, 2025 @ 4:39pm
Jul 2, 2025
 Tree down
Jun 1, 2024 @ 3:34pm
Jun 1, 2024
 Unfinished TTF, looks to be a recent build, keep an eye out for it. The Therese good dirt today
Apr 3, 2021 @ 7:58pm
Apr 3, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in SCMBC - Midland Trail Network, Midland, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the SCMBC - Midland Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.75801, -79.90543.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 636 ft to 700 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 2,051 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 7 minutes to ride Switchback. The trail is 2,051 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 311 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 425 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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