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1.0 mile
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:13:53
Avg time
83 ft
Altitude change
367 ft
Altitude min
490 ft
Altitude max
390 ft
Altitude start
474 ft
Altitude end
1.572%
Grade
-16.488%
Grade max
17.671%
Grade min
3,407 ft
Distance climb
1,800 ft
Distance down
84 ft
Distance flat
00:13:53
Avg time

Switchblade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bodmin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42734 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352929 in Trail Running
    • #346707 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,177 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,497 in Trail Running
    • #6,863 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Switchblade is a 2 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bodmin. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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on May 29, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Georgemingham
      Up hill switch backs leading onto a bit of down hill with an optional easier route.
      Everything on the harder route is roll-able
      CornishPar CornishPar
      The climb as tough, but the downhill was flowing well!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Switchblade located?
      Switchblade is located in Bodmin, United Kingdom. It is part of the Bodmin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.4833, -4.67746.
      ▼ How hard is Switchblade?
      Switchblade is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.572%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Switchblade?
      Switchblade has 204 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 367 ft to 490 ft.
      ▼ Is Switchblade a point to point trail?
      Yes, Switchblade is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Switchblade?
      Switchblade is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Switchblade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Switchblade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Switchblade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Switchblade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Switchblade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Switchblade. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Switchblade?
      Switchblade is a very popular trail. There have been 2,347 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,666 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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