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482 ft
Distance
-7 ft
Descent
00:00:36
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
349 ft
Altitude min
355 ft
Altitude max
355 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:00:36
Avg time

Switchman Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Railyard at Victoria Park
    Truro, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #194008 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #299764 in Trail Running
    • #56780 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Truro

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AI Generated Description

Switchman is a 147 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Truro Nova Scotia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 0 m green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 208 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchman located?
      Switchman is located in The Railyard at Victoria Park, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the The Railyard at Victoria Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.34775, -63.24293.
      ▼ How hard is Switchman?
      Switchman is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchman?
      The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 349 ft to 355 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchman a point to point trail?
      Switchman is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchman?
      Switchman is 482 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchman?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchman. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchman? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchman are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchman?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Switchman. The trail is 482 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchman?
      Switchman is a very popular trail. There have been 1,806 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,299 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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