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1.3 miles
Distance
382 ft
Climb
00:15:56
Avg time
381 ft
Altitude change
1,037 ft
Altitude min
1,446 ft
Altitude max
1,037 ft
Altitude start
1,417 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-66.7%
Grade max
112.8%
Grade min
1,440 ft
Distance climb
1,014 ft
Distance down
4,469 ft
Distance flat
00:15:56
Avg time

Switched Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10301 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5228 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #558 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #235 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

The main climbing trail in the central network guides riders to the peak of the network with 47 switchbacks winding through diverse vegetation.

Access Info

Access from Creek Side or 4 Seasons

Tags
Summit
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 84 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 262 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Oct 15, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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      Directions to switched-up trailhead (-34.418190, 150.812120)

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      1 Review & Comments

      LuisaWDYVWC
      It’s a long way to the very top of Switched Up 😮‍💨 But the ride is pleasant with lots of tight switches backs and steady gradient. It feels like it climbs until you can’t take it anymore and you get a small flatish bit to recover on, then it climbs again.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switched Up located?
      Switched Up is located in Kembla mountain bike trails @ Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, Wollongong, Australia. It is part of the Kembla mountain bike trails @ Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.41819, 150.81212.
      ▼ How hard is Switched Up?
      Switched Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switched Up?
      Switched Up has 382 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,037 ft to 1,446 ft.
      ▼ How long is Switched Up?
      Switched Up is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switched Up?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Switched Up. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switched Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switched Up are:
      • September (60 activities)
      • October (34 activities)
      • April (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Switched Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switched Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switched Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Switched Up. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switched Up?
      Switched Up is a very popular trail. There have been 1,663 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,563 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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