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558 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:00:26
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
682 ft
Altitude min
707 ft
Altitude max
707 ft
Altitude start
686 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
118 ft
Distance climb
276 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:00:26
Avg time

Switchback West Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mobbs Farm
    Jericho, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #145343 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #222056 in Trail Running
    • #98926 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Switchback West is a 558 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Jericho Vermont. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 91 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchback West located?
      Switchback West is located in Mobbs Farm, Jericho, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mobbs Farm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.45193, -72.97536.
      ▼ How hard is Switchback West?
      Switchback West is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchback West?
      Switchback West has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 682 ft to 707 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchback West a point to point trail?
      Switchback West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchback West?
      Switchback West is 558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchback West?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchback West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchback West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchback West are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchback West?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Switchback West. The trail is 558 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchback West?
      Switchback West is a very popular trail. There have been 223 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 404 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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