more stats
2,254 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
137 ft
Altitude min
162 ft
Altitude max
162 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
614 ft
Distance down
1,214 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
Avg time

Switchboard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tannery
    Gorham, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 50 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #283569 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81701 in E-Biking
    • #387156 in Trail Running
    • #340967 in Hiking
    • #1691 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,806 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #284 in E-Biking
    • #3,302 in Trail Running
    • #3,046 in Hiking
    • #22 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
    Yes

Up and down switchback singletrack with some off camber lines.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 353 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchboard located?
      Switchboard is located in Tannery, Gorham, Maine, United States. It is part of the Tannery trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69826, -70.44588.
      ▼ How hard is Switchboard?
      Switchboard is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchboard?
      Switchboard has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 137 ft to 162 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchboard a point to point trail?
      Switchboard is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchboard?
      Switchboard is 2,254 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchboard?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchboard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchboard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchboard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchboard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Switchboard. The trail is 2,254 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchboard?
      Switchboard is a moderately popular trail. There have been 892 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,063 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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