Switzerland Trail – Gold Hill General Store loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

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Switzerland Trail – Gold Hill General Store loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

Hard

4.8

(8487)

12,301

riders

Switzerland Trail – Gold Hill General Store loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

05:02

63.3km

1,330m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.44 km for 252 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Boulder Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

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Switzerland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Switzerland Trail follows the remains of a narrow gauge railroad, that ran from the 1890's until 1919. The scenery is stunning and the trail is smooth and fast for the most part.

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41.1 km

Gold Hill General Store

Highlight • Cafe

A general store frozen in time, in a tiny gold mining village. Great stop to refuel after riding the amazing gravel roads to get here. Make sure you check they're open.

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41.9 km

Sunshine Canyon (Gravel Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

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Bald Mountain

Highlight • Summit

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End point

Bus stop

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