Switchbacks
Waltham · Massachusetts
0.4 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
4 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
0.4 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
4 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Drizzle0.2" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Forecast window
Wednesday
a high near 57°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Switchbacks is a 0.4-mile mountain bike trail near Waltham, Massachusetts. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 4 min.
Mountain Biking in Waltham
Waltham is one of the mountain biking hubs in Massachusetts, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Switchbacks as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Ground
Technical Rating
Blue Square
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Switchbacks FAQ
Where is Switchbacks?
Switchbacks is a mountain bike trail near Waltham, Massachusetts. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Switchbacks?
Switchbacks is 0.4 miles long, rated blue square, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 4 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Switchbacks?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: 0.2" of rain expected today. Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Switchbacks?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Waltham include Pine Springs Trail, Hemlock Trail, Deer leg, Pilot, Connector West. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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