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630 ft
Distance
-84 ft
Descent
00:02:08
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
797 ft
Altitude min
883 ft
Altitude max
883 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:02:08
Avg time
Switchback Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBeachen Wood
Grantown-on-Spey -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular In Reverse
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
Singletrack leading from blue waymarked trail. Exposed rock and root-crossed section leading to series of switchbacks down an exposed grassland slope. Mixed drops and shallow berms mean some serious speed is possible on the final descent.
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Access from mid point of blue waymarked trail, just past the burn crossing.
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- Last: Mar 24, 2025
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Directions to switchback-281805 trailhead
(57.331810, -3.625940)
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Dec 27, 2013 , Grantown-on-Spey
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Dec 28, 2014 , Grantown-on-Spey
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchback
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Where is Switchback located?
Switchback is located in Beachen Wood, Grantown-on-Spey, United Kingdom. It is part of the Beachen Wood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.33181, -3.62594.
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How hard is Switchback?
Switchback is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 13.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Switchback?
The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 797 ft to 883 ft.
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Is Switchback a point to point trail?
Switchback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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