more stats
705 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:01:07
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
1,437 ft
Altitude min
1,495 ft
Altitude max
1,495 ft
Altitude start
1,437 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance climb
515 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:01:07
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Millstone Trails
    Barre, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #108556 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27759 in E-Biking
    • #346457 in Trail Running
    • #109767 in Hiking
    • #23133 in Snowshoeing
    • #26928 in Nordic Skiing
    • #12278 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #985 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #170 in E-Biking
    • #2,214 in Trail Running
    • #894 in Hiking
    • #651 in Snowshoeing
    • #854 in Nordic Skiing
    • #203 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Vermont Land Trust

Short decent to winding woods. switch backs. technical rocky section at end of trail

Tags
Rock gardensRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 120 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Millstone Trails, Barre, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Millstone Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.14679, -72.47818.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,437 ft to 1,495 ft.
      ▼ How long is Switchback?
      Switchback is 705 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:
      • June (9 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
      • July (7 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 1 minute to ride Switchback. The trail is 705 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 275 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 382 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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