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

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Conditions

Cloudy
74°
55°
75°
16 mph
Gust27 mph
5:22 AM
9:08 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.00 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours26% top-layer soil moisture

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Best Window This Week

Monday

a high near 62°F, little expected rain, 19% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

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 Monday because a high near 62°F, little expected rain, 19% 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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