Switchback
Ironton · Minnesota
1.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
12 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Blue Square
1.1 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
12 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Blue Square
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Friday
a high near 68°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 16% rain chance
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About This Trail
An intermediate singletrack trail connecting the Mahnomen and Portsmouth units, featuring scenic views of Pennington Mine Lake and several switchback climbs and descents.
Mountain Biking in Ironton
Ironton is one of the mountain biking hubs in Minnesota, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Switchback as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Direction
One-Way Only
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Blue Square
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Switchback FAQ
Where is Switchback?
Switchback is a mountain bike trail near Ironton, Minnesota. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Switchback?
Switchback is 1.1 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 12 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Switchback?
Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 68°F, 0.02 in expected rain, 16% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Switchback?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Ironton include Drawpoint, Overburden Road South, Chute, Rocky Flats, Hopper Hill. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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