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1.1 miles
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-423 ft
Descent
00:06:44
Avg time
-415 ft
Altitude change
3,764 ft
Altitude min
4,179 ft
Altitude max
4,179 ft
Altitude start
3,763 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
5,266 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:06:44
Avg time
Switchblade Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMoscow Mountain
Moscow, Idaho -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
A fun, fast and slightly technical downhill that's a solid reward for climbing up to Paradise Point from Headwaters Parking Area.
Access Info
The fastest way to get here is via Headwaters, South Side, Grumpy Grouse, Moose Marbles, Wagon Trail and Rock Taco. You could also get here from Four Corners via the Foothill Rd.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 21 rides
- 16.7 km avg distance
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- 319 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Directions to switchblade-58028 trailhead
(46.815880, -116.943200)
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Fun downhill. I haven’t ridden up it and probably won’t. Not saying it’s not doable, but I’d rather climb up Moose Marbles.
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