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2,103 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:06:44
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
166 ft
Altitude min
236 ft
Altitude max
236 ft
Altitude start
190 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
390 ft
Distance climb
1,299 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:06:44
Avg time
Switchbacks Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBaakens Valley
Port Elizabeth -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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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
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Ride in RainYes
Fun switchback filled section. Can be done in both directions.
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6 Months
- 1 rides
- 24.5 km avg distance
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- 83 rides
- Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Directions to switchbacks-56238 trailhead
(-33.970110, 25.573560)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchbacks
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Where is Switchbacks located?
Switchbacks is located in Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. It is part of the Baakens Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.97011, 25.57356.
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How hard is Switchbacks?
Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
Switchbacks has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 166 ft to 236 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 singletrack.
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