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1.1 miles
Distance
261 ft
Climb
-258 ft
Descent
00:13:50
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
231 ft
Altitude min
472 ft
Altitude max
232 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
0.064%
Grade
-16.449%
Grade max
28.018%
Grade min
2,800 ft
Distance climb
2,775 ft
Distance down
101 ft
Distance flat
00:13:50
Avg time
Switchplate Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPatapsco Valley State Park
Ellicott City, Maryland -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in Trail Running
- 30 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Switchplate Trail is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ellicott City Maryland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 10 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 67 rides
- Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Directions to switchplate-trail trailhead
(39.318200, -76.827440)
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Jul 14, 2020 , Ellicott City
Routes with this trail
17 miles • 1,870 ft • 13 •
Rally in the Valley Full Enduro Race Course
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