more stats
2,267 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:03:00
Avg time
58 ft
Altitude change
344 ft
Altitude min
412 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1,654 ft
Distance climb
256 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:03:00
Avg time

UTSC Switchback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Highland Creek
    Scarborough, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

UTSC Switchback is a 691 m popular family friendly paved path trail located near Scarborough Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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UTSC Switchback Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 7:21am (America/Toronto)
Aug 1, 2026
 Dry paved is good for all types of bikes
Oct 27, 2022 @ 3:57am
Oct 27, 2022
Jul 3, 2022 @ 11:44am
Jul 3, 2022
Apr 22, 2022 @ 1:17pm
Apr 22, 2022
Apr 13, 2022 @ 7:52am
Apr 13, 2022
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on Aug 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is UTSC Switchback located?
      UTSC Switchback is located in Highland Creek, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Highland Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.78147, -79.18603.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for UTSC Switchback?
      UTSC Switchback has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 344 ft to 412 ft.
      ▼ Is UTSC Switchback a point to point trail?
      UTSC Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is UTSC Switchback?
      UTSC Switchback is 2,267 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on UTSC Switchback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on UTSC Switchback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access UTSC Switchback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to UTSC Switchback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride UTSC Switchback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride UTSC Switchback. The trail is 2,267 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is UTSC Switchback?
      UTSC Switchback is a very popular trail. There have been 1,017 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,108 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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