more stats
935 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
00:02:55
Avg time
65 ft
Altitude change
4,458 ft
Altitude min
4,523 ft
Altitude max
4,458 ft
Altitude start
4,524 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
2.8%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
935 ft
Distance climb
00:02:55
Avg time

Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Scratchgravel Hills
    Helena, Montana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #261133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #438600 in Trail Running
    • #442849 in Hiking
    • #45490 in Horseback
    • #41347 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,303 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #4,497 in Trail Running
    • #4,521 in Hiking
    • #1,876 in Horseback
    • #1,234 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Easier alternative to the steep sections on North Doubletrack.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Switchback Trail Reports

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Jun 6, 2026 @ 12:44pm (America/Denver)
Jun 6, 2026
Nov 28, 2025 @ 9:27am (America/Denver)
Nov 28, 2025
 reporter Snow on 11/27/25
Mar 17, 2024 @ 8:15am
Mar 17, 2024
 reporter Some dry trails in the open, but still some snow and wet conditions. Be smart.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback located?
      Switchback is located in Scratchgravel Hills, Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Scratchgravel Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.69237, -112.14245.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback?
      Switchback is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
      Switchback has 65 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 4,458 ft to 4,523 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 935 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 3 minutes to ride Switchback. The trail is 935 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 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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