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4,357 ft
Distance
412 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:16:10
Avg time
405 ft
Altitude change
68 ft
Altitude min
473 ft
Altitude max
68 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
9.3%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
26.5%
Grade min
3,858 ft
Distance climb
240 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:16:10
Avg time
Blyth Switchbacks Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlyth Park
Bothell, Washington -
Ref Number#1
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity of Bothell Parks and Recreation Department
Trail can be ridden both directions. Tight switchbacks add to the technicality. Watch out for hikers and trail runners.
Access Info
Trail starts behind hole #5 on disc golf course.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 5 miles average
6 Months
- 8 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 48 rides
- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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Directions to blyth-switchbacks trailhead
(47.749730, -122.207900)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blyth Switchbacks
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Where is Blyth Switchbacks located?
Blyth Switchbacks is located in Blyth Park, Bothell, Washington, United States. It is part of the Blyth Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.74973, -122.2079.
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How hard is Blyth Switchbacks?
Blyth Switchbacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Blyth Switchbacks?
Blyth Switchbacks has 412 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 68 ft to 473 ft.
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Is Blyth Switchbacks a point to point trail?
Blyth Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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