more stats
1,288 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
209 ft
Altitude min
313 ft
Altitude max
306 ft
Altitude start
209 ft
Altitude end
-7.514%
Grade
-34.034%
Grade max
15.936%
Grade min
337 ft
Distance climb
788 ft
Distance down
163 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Dedham Trails (Kiski)
    Dedham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #273902 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #381407 in Trail Running
    • #375983 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,724 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #3,268 in Trail Running
    • #3,294 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Flow trail

Tags
FlowyTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 12.0 km avg distance
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  • 67 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2018 @ 1:15pm
Jun 11, 2018
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Dedham Trails (Kiski), Dedham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Dedham Trails (Kiski) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.67798, -68.56815.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.514%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 144 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 209 ft to 313 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is 1,288 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Switchbacks. The trail is 1,288 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 179 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 235 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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