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951 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
00:02:13
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
54 ft
Altitude min
81 ft
Altitude max
54 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
15.6%
Grade min
594 ft
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:02:13
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Merritt Family Forest
    Groton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #232237 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137826 in Trail Running
    • #103589 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,664 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,728 in Trail Running
    • #2,106 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    GOSA

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AI Generated Description

Switchback is a 951 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Groton Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 385 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Switchback Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2024 @ 8:36am
Apr 14, 2024
 Large Tree across trail
Apr 7, 2024 @ 10:20am
Apr 7, 2024
 Large tree down on trail near top of the trail
Feb 10, 2024 @ 3:34pm
Feb 10, 2024
Nov 11, 2023 @ 12:56am
Nov 11, 2023
Aug 20, 2022 @ 7:46am
Aug 20, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Merritt Family Forest, Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Merritt Family Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.33994, -72.00644.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 26 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 54 ft to 81 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 951 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 951 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 1,227 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,269 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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