more stats
902 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:34
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
2,293 ft
Altitude min
2,317 ft
Altitude max
2,301 ft
Altitude start
2,293 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
381 ft
Distance climb
430 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:01:34
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Inverell MTB Park
    Inverell
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65992 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28109 in E-Biking
    • #345481 in Trail Running
    • #333077 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,184 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,898 in E-Biking
    • #9,559 in Trail Running
    • #8,257 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Switchbacks, the name says it all, sandy switchbacks abound... few minor rocky sections, bit of climb but not too bad...nAs it crests the hill you have a choice, A Line directly over the hill and down some rocky rollers onto a straight path down across the fire access road to Home Run, OR B Line of easy winding single track to it's own downhill to Home Run (you can see Return to Sender from the B Line)

Tags
BermsRockyRollersSandyTight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 1, 2025 @ 9:12am (Australia/Sydney)
Nov 30, 2025
 reporter The trails at Inverell MTB Park are in good condition, a bit leafy and twiggy in places, but generally clear and no obstructions. There have been...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Inverell MTB Park, Inverell, Australia. It is part of the Inverell MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.82506, 151.11307.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,293 ft to 2,317 ft.
      ▼ How long is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is 902 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 902 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 very popular trail. There have been 444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,020 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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