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1.1 miles
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-423 ft
Descent
00:06:33
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
00:06:33
Avg time
Switchblade Details
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Riding AreaMoscow Mountain
Moscow, Idaho -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
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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.
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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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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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(46.815880, -116.943200)
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Where is Switchblade located?
Switchblade is located in Moscow Mountain, Moscow, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Moscow Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.81588, -116.9432.
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How hard is Switchblade?
Switchblade is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchblade?
Switchblade has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 423 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,764 ft to 4,179 ft.
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Is Switchblade a point to point trail?
Switchblade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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