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446 ft
Distance
-80 ft
Descent
00:00:29
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
592 ft
Altitude min
672 ft
Altitude max
672 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade
-43.9%
Grade max
348 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:00:29
Avg time

Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Old Kilpatrick
    Glasgow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #188845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20796 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,704 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,129 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop

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AI Generated Description

Switchbacks is a 136 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Glasgow. Riders describe it as tight and twisty and faint trail. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m black diamond climb. It features berm and drop. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsDropsFaint trailTight and twisty

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 88 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Switchbacks Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Europe/London)
Jun 14, 2026
 Excellent
May 27, 2025 @ 4:24pm
May 27, 2025
Dec 14, 2024 @ 10:05am
Dec 14, 2024
Oct 3, 2024 @ 2:05pm
Oct 3, 2024
Oct 22, 2023 @ 5:34am
Oct 22, 2023
 All good for now
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on Jun 14, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchbacks located?
      Switchbacks is located in Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is part of the Old Kilpatrick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.93634, -4.46152.
      ▼ How hard is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchbacks?
      The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 592 ft to 672 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 446 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.
      ▼ 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?
      The estimated time to ride Switchbacks is approximately 0 minute. The trail is 446 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Switchbacks?
      Switchbacks is a very popular trail. There have been 1,139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,467 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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