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1,161 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
87 ft
Altitude min
121 ft
Altitude max
99 ft
Altitude start
121 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
558 ft
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
430 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Core Creek State Park
    Langhorne, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #212973 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90165 in Trail Running
    • #332286 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Bucks County Parks and Recreation

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AI Generated Description

Switchbacks is a 1,161 ft moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Langhorne Pennsylvania. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 32 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 228 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2026 @ 6:58pm (America/New_York)
Jun 25, 2026
Aug 30, 2025 @ 10:05am
Aug 30, 2025
 Dry but rideable
Jun 8, 2025 @ 10:27am
Jun 8, 2025
Oct 24, 2024 @ 4:52pm
Oct 24, 2024
 All trails are open and rideable! Extremely dry so there's not a lot of grip anywhere in the park. Leaf litter is also making it "slippery" and...
Aug 17, 2024 @ 10:35am
Aug 17, 2024
 Trails look generally clear - great riding!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Core Creek State Park, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Core Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.19461, -74.91938.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 87 ft to 121 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is 1,161 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 1 minute to ride Switchbacks. The trail is 1,161 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 1,032 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,245 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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