Switchback Track

Name

Switchback Track

Location

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Overview

Ride from Swampy summit to leith valley.

Grade

Intermediate

Access

Bike and Foot Dual use. Watch for walkers

Description

The top section is currently deeply rutted in places, but once the Switchback track proper starts its a smooth flowing ride. Making full use of the terrain.

Switchback Track: elevation chart Nichols

Getting there

Ride from the bullring in Whare Flat toward swampy summit and turn right off to Switchback track. Or ride up from leith valley.

Other notes

The years of work that Hamish Seaton and others have put into this track really show in a track that looks like it is built to last. More information here

Length

6.64km

Conditions

Single track

Altitude

begin594m end134m

Last modified

12 Oct 2010 by LeeFluff

Created by

capuchin

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