more stats
4,321 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
3,937 ft
Altitude min
3,992 ft
Altitude max
3,964 ft
Altitude start
3,957 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
1,765 ft
Distance climb
1,775 ft
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:03:36
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Splendour Eco Resort
    Cathkin Park
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #140761 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #232861 in Trail Running
    • #252569 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Switchbacks is a 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cathkin Park. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 19 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Nov 29, 2025 @ 3:03pm (Africa/Maseru)
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Jun 20, 2024 @ 2:27am
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Jan 20, 2024 @ 5:25am
Jan 20, 2024
 muddy section, ridable
Jan 6, 2024 @ 3:10pm
Jan 6, 2024
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      18km Catkin Park
      11 miles • 1,447 ft • 11 •
      This is an 18km trail from Mountain Splendour Eco Resort

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Mountain Splendour Eco Resort, Cathkin Park, South Africa. It is part of the Mountain Splendour Eco Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.00964, 29.45954.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,937 ft to 3,992 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 4,321 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?
      The estimated time to ride Switchbacks is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 4,321 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 34 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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