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571 ft
Distance
-16 ft
Descent
00:00:59
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
893 ft
Altitude min
918 ft
Altitude max
918 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
10 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:00:59
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Simcoe County Forest - Hodgson Tract
    Bradford, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #17643 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95597 in E-Biking
    • #431206 in Trail Running
    • #125083 in Hiking
    • #38968 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #482 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,049 in E-Biking
    • #11,133 in Trail Running
    • #4,455 in Hiking
    • #5,977 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Simcoe County

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AI Generated Description

Switchbacks is a 174 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bradford Ontario. Riders describe it as tight and twisty. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Tight and twisty
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 248 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Simcoe County Forest - Hodgson Tract, Bradford, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Simcoe County Forest - Hodgson Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.16007, -79.63886.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 893 ft to 918 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 571 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 571 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 472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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