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2,316 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,364 ft
Altitude min
1,373 ft
Altitude max
1,371 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance climb
525 ft
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time
Switch Lock Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDonald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest
Two Harbors, Minnesota -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerLake County
Old School tight and twisty trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 4,862 ft average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
All
- 37 rides
- Last: Jun 9, 2026
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(47.107440, -91.748710)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switch Lock
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Where is Switch Lock located?
Switch Lock is located in Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest, Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10744, -91.74871.
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How hard is Switch Lock?
Switch Lock is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Switch Lock?
Switch Lock has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,364 ft to 1,373 ft.
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Is Switch Lock a point to point trail?
Switch Lock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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