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4,239 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
2,610 ft
Altitude min
2,719 ft
Altitude max
2,719 ft
Altitude start
2,612 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
850 ft
Distance climb
2,808 ft
Distance down
581 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time

Upper Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redstone
    Rossland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100797 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71324 in E-Biking
    • #100987 in Trail Running
    • #110444 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    June - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • OSM Way
    #247724443

Used to connect Crown Point through to the Railgrade if looping back to Malde Ck Rd or Rossland.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 148 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Upper Switchback Trail Reports

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May 23, 2026 @ 3:27pm (America/Vancouver)
May 23, 2026
 Couple smallish trees down. You need to lift your bikes over.
May 14, 2026 @ 2:21pm (America/Vancouver)
May 14, 2026
 reporter The KCTS trail crew completed seasonal inspection and maintenance.
Aug 31, 2025 @ 2:32pm
Aug 31, 2025
Aug 23, 2025 @ 12:13pm
Aug 23, 2025
 Why do people ride this?? Ended up here by mistake. Some signage at the turn off Railgrade would be very helpful
Apr 20, 2025 @ 10:42am
Apr 20, 2025
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on May 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.43 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      103
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      30
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      7 miles • 833 ft • 8 • Shuttled •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Switchback located?
      Upper Switchback is located in Redstone, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Redstone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.06377, -117.76274.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,610 ft to 2,719 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is 4,239 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Switchback?
      Upper Switchback is best visited during: June - Nov.
      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Upper Switchback. The trail is 4,239 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 814 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 824 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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