more stats
960 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
91 ft
Altitude change
464 ft
Altitude min
565 ft
Altitude max
465 ft
Altitude start
556 ft
Altitude end
9.514%
Grade
-19.52%
Grade max
30.207%
Grade min
680 ft
Distance climb
227 ft
Distance down
53 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St. Edward State Park
    Kenmore, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #12078 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7415 in E-Biking
    • #131200 in Trail Running
    • #116913 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #257 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #116 in E-Biking
    • #3,961 in Trail Running
    • #3,977 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Mainly an uphill grunt to get back to the top of Panta Rhei or the main trail. Non-technical singletrack with a couple switchbacks that add a little fun challenge.

Tags
Drops
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 294 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,699 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Switchback Trail Reports

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May 24, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/Vancouver)
May 24, 2026
[L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9617]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
Apr 30, 2026 @ 3:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 30, 2026
The tree has been removed. Climb on!
Mar 20, 2026 @ 4:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 20, 2026
Tree down on the switchbacks closest to the bottom
Aug 20, 2025 @ 6:31pm
Aug 20, 2025
Jul 30, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Jul 30, 2025
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Status:
on May 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:53 | 126 | Feb 10, 2011 , Kenmore
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      3:14 | 1543 | Nov 10, 2013 , Kenmore
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in St. Edward State Park, Kenmore, Washington, United States. It is part of the St. Edward State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.72886, -122.24725.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.514%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 464 ft to 565 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 960 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 2 minutes to ride Switchback. The trail is 960 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 11,094 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20,537 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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