more stats
2,595 ft
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:11:12
Avg time
116 ft
Altitude change
848 ft
Altitude min
964 ft
Altitude max
848 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
28.3%
Grade min
1,670 ft
Distance climb
413 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:11:12
Avg time

Vietnam Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #284034 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337650 in Trail Running
    • #126833 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,322 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #5,254 in Trail Running
    • #2,280 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

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AI Generated Description

Vietnam Switchbacks is a 2,595 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Reading Pennsylvania. Riders describe it as tight and twisty. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Vietnam Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Sep 26, 2024 @ 8:36am
Sep 26, 2024
 reporter Deadfall
Mar 11, 2024 @ 7:12am
Mar 11, 2024
 reporter Raked clear with added bench cuts
Apr 21, 2022 @ 11:30am
Apr 21, 2022
 Major tree down on the last switchback next to skyline drive.
Jul 23, 2021 @ 1:49pm
Jul 23, 2021
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Mar 14, 2021 @ 2:41pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vietnam Switchbacks located?
      Vietnam Switchbacks is located in Mount Penn Preserve, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Mount Penn Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.36903, -75.89114.
      ▼ How hard is Vietnam Switchbacks?
      Vietnam Switchbacks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vietnam Switchbacks?
      Vietnam Switchbacks has 122 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 848 ft to 964 ft.
      ▼ How long is Vietnam Switchbacks?
      Vietnam Switchbacks is 2,595 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vietnam Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vietnam Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Vietnam Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vietnam Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vietnam Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Vietnam Switchbacks. The trail is 2,595 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vietnam Switchbacks?
      Vietnam Switchbacks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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