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994 ft
Distance
-217 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
-217 ft
Altitude change
256 ft
Altitude min
472 ft
Altitude max
472 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-21.8%
Grade
-54%
Grade max
-4.5%
Grade min
994 ft
Distance down
00:02:52
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Wild Park
    Brighton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #138260 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103952 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Brighton and Hove City Council

A twisty descent filled with switchbacks. Can you make it down in one piece?

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Mar 31, 2025 @ 1:24am
Mar 31, 2025
 Logs & twigs cleared, now running mint
Feb 14, 2024 @ 9:17am
Feb 14, 2024
 Chainsaw required as big tree is down in the middle of the trail towards the top
Jul 11, 2023 @ 9:44am
Jul 11, 2023
 Lots of loose stones and twigs need a clear up.
Jul 31, 2016 @ 5:51pm
Jul 31, 2016
lots of loose twigs. needs a clear up.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Directions to switchbacks-24500 trailhead (50.854235, -0.118383)
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        Forget XC DH is where the fun is
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        2:01 | 1315 | Jul 1, 2014 , Brighton
        Switchbacks DH
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        0:26 | 675 | May 10, 2011 , Brighton
        Sierra Nevada 2013
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        5:58 | 307 | Oct 28, 2013 , Brighton
        GO PRO shipley glen - my run of the switchbacks.
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        0:32 | 232 | Jun 23, 2010 , Brighton
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Switchbacks

        ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
        Switchbacks is located in Wild Park, Brighton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Wild Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.85424, -0.11838.
        ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 21.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
        The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 256 ft to 472 ft.
        ▼ Is Switchbacks a point to point trail?
        Yes, Switchbacks is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks is 994 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchbacks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Switchbacks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Switchbacks are:
        • July (5 activities)
        • February (5 activities)
        • June (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Switchbacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchbacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchbacks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Switchbacks. The trail is 994 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Switchbacks?
        Switchbacks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 106 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 112 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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