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1.3 miles
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:10:48
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
1,211 ft
Altitude min
1,310 ft
Altitude max
1,226 ft
Altitude start
1,214 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
33.4%
Grade min
1,663 ft
Distance climb
1,798 ft
Distance down
3,015 ft
Distance flat
00:10:48
Avg time

Switchback - North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (South)
    Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75490 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69390 in E-Biking
    • #61523 in Trail Running
    • #107255 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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AI Generated Description

Switchback - North is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Crosby-Ironton Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 122 ft blue climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 137 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 835 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Switchback - North Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2026 @ 10:16am (America/Atikokan)
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Apr 22, 2026 @ 9:14am (America/Chicago)
Apr 22, 2026
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Dec 12, 2025 @ 3:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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on Jul 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.41 (18 votes)
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      Switchback North Trail at Cuyuna, MN
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      ClarkBremer
      The last 1000 ft or so on the east end between switchback-south and dragline is actually two-way - allowing access from Portsmouth Campground.
      ShredderRodney
      Best nang for your buck climb to downhill ratio, love the berms all the way down too, great addition! Only downside is if you choose to stay on Galloping goose you have to go through the horrendous unpumpable rollers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback - North located?
      Switchback - North is located in Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (South), Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Cuyuna Lakes - Mahnomen Unit (South) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.48527, -93.99419.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback - North?
      Switchback - North is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback - North?
      Switchback - North has 122 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,211 ft to 1,310 ft.
      ▼ How long is Switchback - North?
      Switchback - North is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback - North?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Switchback - North. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switchback - North?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switchback - North are:
      • August (93 activities)
      • July (62 activities)
      • September (62 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Switchback - North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchback - North are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchback - North?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Switchback - North. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchback - North?
      Switchback - North is a very popular trail. There have been 4,194 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,792 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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