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1,086 ft
Distance
-112 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
1,175 ft
Altitude min
1,288 ft
Altitude max
1,286 ft
Altitude start
1,175 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-32.4%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
771 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:00:55
Avg time
The Switchbacks Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMystic Bike Park
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Ref Number#44
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#1,008 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
- #3,841 in E-Biking
- #4,239 in Trail Running
- #8,692 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerDEECA
As it's name suggests, there is a lot of tight switchbacks to navigate on this trail. Whether your climbing or descending it a good challenge.
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The Switchbacks is a free MTB trail outside Mystic Park’s membership area. Trail reports on Trailforks help volunteers maintain it.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 10 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 82 rides
- Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Directions to the-switchbacks-87925 trailhead
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16 miles • 3,230 ft • 18 • Loop •
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