more stats
325 ft
Distance
00:00:57
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
367 ft
Altitude min
369 ft
Altitude max
369 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
33 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:00:57
Avg time

Upper Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Railyard at Victoria Park
    Truro, Nova Scotia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #273045 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #397738 in Trail Running
    • #385626 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #935 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #1,702 in Trail Running
    • #1,724 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Truro

A nice easy connector

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 200 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Upper Switchback Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2022 @ 1:50pm
Sep 28, 2022
 reporter Hurricane Fiona damage
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May 8, 2020
 We kindly ask that riders please stay off the Railyard trails until further notice. With all the rain we’ve had, they are in a vulnerable state....
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Switchback located?
      Upper Switchback 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 45.34145, -63.26615.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ Is Upper Switchback a point to point trail?
      Upper Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is 325 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Switchback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Switchback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Switchback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Switchback. The trail is 325 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is a moderately popular trail. There have been 313 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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