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3,250 ft
Distance
287 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:08:40
Avg time
238 ft
Altitude change
2,446 ft
Altitude min
2,697 ft
Altitude max
2,459 ft
Altitude start
2,697 ft
Altitude end
7.331%
Grade
-12.065%
Grade max
38.049%
Grade min
2,228 ft
Distance climb
731 ft
Distance down
291 ft
Distance flat
00:08:40
Avg time
Lower Switchback Details
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Activities
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRedstone
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeDH, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]
- Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Used to connect Crown Point through to the Railgrade if descending to Warfield.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 21 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 49 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to lower-switchback trailhead
(49.070210, -117.770370)
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Nearby Trails
- Wagon Rd - Railgrade Access 1,742 ft
- Upper Switchback 2,963 ft
- Bones 4,203 ft
- Cemetery (lower) 4,747 ft
- Wagon Road (upper) 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Switchback
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Where is Lower Switchback located?
Lower Switchback is located in Redstone, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Redstone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.07021, -117.77037.
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How hard is Lower Switchback?
Lower Switchback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.331%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Switchback?
Lower Switchback has 287 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,446 ft to 2,697 ft.
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Is Lower Switchback a point to point trail?
Yes, Lower Switchback is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
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