more stats
761 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:01:16
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
830 ft
Altitude min
847 ft
Altitude max
841 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:01:16
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44568 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24616 in E-Biking
    • #115806 in Trail Running
    • #101738 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,145 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #412 in E-Biking
    • #3,171 in Trail Running
    • #3,434 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Greater Sudbury

This trail features a twisty uphill and bermy downhills. A fun challenge to keep your momentum to hit the climbs

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 171 rides
  • 96 miles avg distance
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  • 1,062 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Switchback Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 1, 2026
reporter Open and in good condition. Let the trails dry 6 hrs after a rain, before riding.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:55pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter Closed to Riding until the trail have dried up, Check back in late May.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter
Nov 30, 2025 @ 12:13pm (America/Toronto)
Nov 30, 2025
reporter Closed for the winter. Some trails will open for winter fat biking once grooming starts.
Nov 4, 2025 @ 5:12pm (America/Toronto)
Nov 4, 2025
small branches and some leaf acumulation
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Status:
on Jun 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to switchback-34666 trailhead (46.402210, -81.208310)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.40221, -81.20831.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 830 ft to 847 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchback a point to point trail?
      Yes, Switchback is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchback?
      Switchback is 761 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 1 minute to ride Switchback. The trail is 761 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 4,005 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,417 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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