Switchplate Trail

MD, USA

1.1 miles (1.8 km) · 226 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Switchplate Trail is a 1.1 mile point-to-point route located in MD, USA. The route climbs 226 feet and descends 229 feet. The longest climb spans 0.6 miles with 229 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 215 feet per mile. 47% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 14.5 puts it in the top 22.53% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring MD.