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3,442 ft
Distance
160 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:07:04
Avg time
149 ft
Altitude change
249 ft
Altitude min
398 ft
Altitude max
249 ft
Altitude start
397 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
26.5%
Grade min
2,267 ft
Distance climb
502 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:07:04
Avg time
Switchbacks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaKalateenee Mountain Bike Trails
Kempsey -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Uphill Only for E-Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Technical climb that is rocky, steep and can be loose. There are a few tight corners that will test your skills. You need a reasonable level of fitness and skill to make it to the top without stopping. The last section is steep and always loose, keep up your momentum.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 4 miles average
6 Months
- 50 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 297 rides
- Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Directions to switchbacks-47467 trailhead
(-31.121840, 152.813610)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchbacks
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Where is Switchbacks located?
Switchbacks is located in Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails, Kempsey, Australia. It is part of the Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -31.12184, 152.81361.
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How hard is Switchbacks?
Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
Switchbacks has 160 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 249 ft to 398 ft.
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Is Switchbacks a point to point trail?
Yes, Switchbacks is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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