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2,820 ft
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:05:54
Avg time
184 ft
Altitude change
932 ft
Altitude min
1,116 ft
Altitude max
932 ft
Altitude start
1,116 ft
Altitude end
6.539%
Grade
-18.352%
Grade max
36.807%
Grade min
2,005 ft
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
221 ft
Distance flat
00:05:54
Avg time
Switchbacks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRoundtopia
Round Top, New York -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerWinter Clove Inn
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Switchbacks is a 2,820 ft popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Round Top New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 240 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 217 rides
- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Directions to switchbacks-24436 trailhead
(42.240320, -74.030370)
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Routes with this trail
2017 RTMBA Enduro Archived
11 miles • 1,352 ft • 20 •
2017 RTMBA Enduro Course. 11 miles 6 timed stages
2019 RTMBA Enduro Archived
★ 3.7 • 12 miles • 1,538 ft • 15 • Loop • Race •
2019 RTMBA Enduro Fundraiser.
2020 RTMBA Enduro Archived
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,509 ft • 18 • Loop • Race •
2020 RTMBA Enduro Course Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchbacks
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Where is Switchbacks located?
Switchbacks is located in Roundtopia, Round Top, New York, United States. It is part of the Roundtopia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.24032, -74.03037.
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How hard is Switchbacks?
Switchbacks is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 6.539%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
Switchbacks has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 932 ft to 1,116 ft.
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Is Switchbacks a point to point trail?
Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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