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John's Switchback

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  1. Areas
  2. PA
  3. …Philadelphia and Southeastern PA
  4. …Bethlehem
  5. Walking Purchase Park (Salisbury Preserve)
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Length

0.3 Miles 0.4 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

98' 30 m

Ascent

0' 0 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

425' 129 m

High

326' 99 m

Low

Conditions

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“A rough, red-blazed trail with a tight switchback in the middle.”

— Don Kelly
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Overview

Night riding allowed in winter only. Waivers required.
Dogs: Leashed

Description

This trail cuts from the Lower Red to the Upper Red, and is a good way to shorten a ride without missing any of the fun. Ridden uphill (the direction shown), the trail starts easy, then becomes rocky and starts climbing.

About three quarters of the way up is a tight, armored switchback left turn, followed by more rocky uphill until you get to the Upper Red. Riding in the opposite direction, it's a fun, technical descent, but the switchback can be tricky.

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Local Club: Valley Mountain Bikers

Land Manager: Salisbury Township

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in Walking Purchase Park (Salisbury Preserve)

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in Pennsylvania

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John's Switchback is composed of quite a lot of rock.
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