more stats
1,066 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
122 ft
Altitude min
204 ft
Altitude max
122 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
32.1%
Grade min
886 ft
Distance climb
128 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Lynn Woods
    Lynn, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #258770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340709 in Trail Running
    • #328121 in Hiking
    • #31601 in Snowshoeing
    • #42261 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #7,701 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,018 in Trail Running
    • #12,392 in Hiking
    • #4,319 in Snowshoeing
    • #2,408 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Switchbacks is a 1,066 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Lynn Massachusetts. Riders describe it as tight and twisty. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Switchbacks Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Lynn Woods, Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Lynn Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.49921, -71.00367.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 122 ft to 204 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 1,066 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switchbacks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switchbacks are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Switchbacks. The trail is 1,066 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 190 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 245 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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