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1,004 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:05:32
Avg time
86 ft
Altitude change
775 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
775 ft
Altitude start
860 ft
Altitude end
8.5%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
31.1%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance climb
157 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:05:32
Avg time
Switchback Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaHartland Mountain Bike Park
Victoria, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
The Hartland classic switchback trail. A bench at the bottom and a bench at the top.rnrnSwitchback is the main route up in the park.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 16 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 496 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 13, 2026
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Directions to switchback trailhead
(48.531520, -123.470940)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchback
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Where is Switchback located?
Switchback is located in Hartland Mountain Bike Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.53152, -123.47094.
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How hard is Switchback?
Switchback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
Switchback has 28 m of elevation gain. The trail has 2 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 236 m to 264 m.
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Is Switchback a point to point trail?
Yes, Switchback is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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