more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blyth Park
    Bothell, Washington
  • Ref Number
    #1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81419 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74212 in E-Biking
    • #12635 in Trail Running
    • #21048 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City 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

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Blyth Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2025 @ 9:49am
Apr 18, 2025
 Everything at Blyth is running really well. Great dirt right now.
Mar 6, 2025 @ 9:41am
Mar 6, 2025
 reporter A few slick patches and a couple of puddles, but overall not too bad.
Oct 3, 2024 @ 1:10pm
Oct 3, 2024
 The trail is in perfect shape right now. Some moisture, no mud, clear of brush.
Jul 13, 2024 @ 6:28am
Jul 13, 2024
Dec 8, 2023 @ 3:34am
Dec 8, 2023
 Pretty muddy this ride
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on Apr 18, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Blyth Switchbacks?
      Blyth Switchbacks is 4,357 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blyth Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blyth Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blyth Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blyth Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blyth Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Blyth Switchbacks. The trail is 4,357 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blyth Switchbacks?
      Blyth Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 733 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,000 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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