Switch Back

Federal Way · Washington

0.2 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

2 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Blue Square

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Weather outlook

Rain
55°
48°
57°
10 mph
Gust20 mph
7:06 AM
4:39 PM
Muddy

0.8" of rain expected today.

Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails

0.8 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours34% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Forecast window

Wednesday

a high near 63°F, little expected rain, 6% rain chance

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About This Trail

Switch Back is a 0.2-mile mountain bike trail near Federal Way, Washington. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Surface: dirt. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 2 min.

Mountain Biking in Federal Way

Federal Way is one of the mountain biking hubs in Washington, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Switch Back as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Blue Square

Trail Marking

Well Marked

Trail Width

Singletrack

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Switch Back FAQ

Where is Switch Back?

Switch Back is a mountain bike trail near Federal Way, Washington. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Switch Back?

Switch Back is 0.2 miles long, rated blue square, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 2 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Switch Back?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-10: 0.8" of rain expected today. Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Switch Back?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Federal Way include Daycare, BTG, Gravel Grinder, Kiddie Pool, UFO. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

What kind of ride is Switch Back?

Trail marking is listed as well marked.

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