more stats
1,316 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
00:07:16
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
1,189 ft
Altitude min
1,242 ft
Altitude max
1,189 ft
Altitude start
1,243 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1,227 ft
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance flat
00:07:16
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Creek Trails
    Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #190793 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #413061 in Trail Running
    • #310039 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,119 in Mountain Biking · Wisconsin [+]
    • #2,555 in Trail Running
    • #2,035 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Switchbacks is a 1,316 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Turtle Lake Wisconsin. Riders describe it as tight and twisty. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Oct 21, 2022 @ 6:21am
Oct 21, 2022
 Leaves cleared on half the trails currently. Should be all clear by the end of the weekend.
Dec 5, 2020 @ 8:28am
Dec 5, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Silver Creek Trails, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Silver Creek Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.30074, -92.05298.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks has 53 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,189 ft to 1,242 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 1,316 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 7 minutes to ride Switchbacks. The trail is 1,316 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 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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