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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWalden Trails
Sudbury, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity of Greater Sudbury
This trail features a twisty uphill and bermy downhills. A fun challenge to keep your momentum to hit the climbs
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 13 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 52 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 946 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to switchback-34666 trailhead
(46.402210, -81.208310)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchback
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
Switchback has 3 m of elevation gain. The trail has 6 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 253 m to 258 m.
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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.
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