more stats
2,153 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:10:34
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
90 ft
Altitude min
120 ft
Altitude max
95 ft
Altitude start
90 ft
Altitude end
-0.229%
Grade
-8.316%
Grade max
8.508%
Grade min
846 ft
Distance climb
871 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:10:34
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bonshaw Trails
    Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78023 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95739 in Trail Running
    • #247729 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    PEI Tourism Department

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AI Generated Description

Switchback is a 656 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bonshaw Prince Edward Island. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 m blue climb. It features berm, bridge and log ride. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 128 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
Status:
on Aug 7, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Switchback Trail @ Bonshaw Hills PEI
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      0:06 | 209 | Sep 28, 2021 , Bonshaw

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Bonshaw Trails, Bonshaw, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is part of the Bonshaw Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.21995, -63.35148.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.229%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 90 ft to 120 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 2,153 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 4 minutes to ride Switchback. The trail is 2,153 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 1,351 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,448 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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