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2,546 ft
Distance
-383 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
-383 ft
Altitude change
267 ft
Altitude min
650 ft
Altitude max
650 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-49.6%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
2,474 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time
Switchcraft Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaKeppoch Mountain
Antigonish, Nova Scotia -
Ref Number#26
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#51395 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeDH, AM, DJ
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJune - Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge
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Year Opened2024
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Land OwnerPositive Action for Keppoch Society (PAK)
Refreshed by TrailFlow in spring of 2023, originally by Shoreline Dirtworks, Switchcraft is a machine built DH trail with lots of berms and jumps. Very Fast and can be loose which gives it the black diamond rating. Ride within your limits
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Bike Park
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 37 miles average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
All
- 351 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to switchcraft trailhead
(45.540420, -62.113000)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchcraft
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Where is Switchcraft located?
Switchcraft is located in Keppoch Mountain, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Keppoch Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.54042, -62.113.
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How hard is Switchcraft?
Switchcraft is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15%.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchcraft?
The trail has 383 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 267 ft to 650 ft.
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Is Switchcraft a point to point trail?
Yes, Switchcraft is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
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