more stats
971 ft
Distance
-83 ft
Descent
00:01:01
Avg time
-83 ft
Altitude change
432 ft
Altitude min
515 ft
Altitude max
515 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
807 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:01:01
Avg time

Swift Challenge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yearsley Woods
    York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #121050 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149524 in Trail Running
    • #25245 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

A natural, flowing, short trail through the pine trees.

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Dec 20, 2025
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Swift Challenge Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2023 @ 1:45am
Jun 11, 2023
Jul 8, 2021 @ 10:24am
Jul 8, 2021
 Some standing water.
Jun 6, 2021 @ 1:04am
Jun 6, 2021
Sep 20, 2020 @ 1:00am
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Jun 25, 2020 @ 7:14am
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      1 Review & Comments

      2Tn2UP
      Great trail but bottom section to the right is still being built. To the left the wooden drop has rotten and is broken

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Swift Challenge located?
      Swift Challenge is located in Yearsley Woods, York, United Kingdom. It is part of the Yearsley Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.16699, -1.0892.
      ▼ How hard is Swift Challenge?
      Swift Challenge is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Swift Challenge?
      The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 432 ft to 515 ft.
      ▼ Is Swift Challenge a point to point trail?
      Yes, Swift Challenge is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Swift Challenge?
      Swift Challenge is 971 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Swift Challenge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Swift Challenge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Swift Challenge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Swift Challenge are:
      • August (15 activities)
      • April (12 activities)
      • October (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Swift Challenge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Swift Challenge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Swift Challenge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Swift Challenge. The trail is 971 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Swift Challenge?
      Swift Challenge is a very popular trail. There have been 1,555 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,616 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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