more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
75 ft
Climb
-1,051 ft
Descent
3,419 ft
High Point
-976 ft
Altitude change
2,439 ft
Altitude min
3,415 ft
Altitude start
2,441 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-62.3%
Grade max
48.8%
Grade min
787 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat

Blackbird switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sofia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #192780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78956 in E-Biking
    • #251376 in Trail Running
    • #259676 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Great trail to use after riding Pumba to get back to Sofia

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  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Blackbird... Trail Reports

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Sep 23, 2025 @ 5:37pm (Europe/Sofia)
Sep 23, 2025
 Fallen tree and big grass everywhere. Stay away from the tree branches
Aug 3, 2025 @ 10:54am
Aug 3, 2025
 Very overgrown, extremely dry and there are fallen trees right across the trail on multiple occasions.
Apr 18, 2025 @ 10:58am
Apr 18, 2025
Mar 22, 2025 @ 8:05am
Mar 22, 2025
Sep 18, 2024 @ 5:19pm
Sep 18, 2024
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on Sep 23, 2025
Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blackbird switchbacks located?
      Blackbird switchbacks is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is part of the Sofia trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.64789, 23.19445.
      ▼ How hard is Blackbird switchbacks?
      Blackbird switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blackbird switchbacks?
      Blackbird switchbacks has 75 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,051 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,439 ft to 3,419 ft.
      ▼ Is Blackbird switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Blackbird switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blackbird switchbacks?
      Blackbird switchbacks is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blackbird switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blackbird switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blackbird switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blackbird switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Blackbird switchbacks?
      Blackbird switchbacks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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