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3,704 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:08:45
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
537 ft
Altitude min
651 ft
Altitude max
603 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
1,099 ft
Distance climb
1,877 ft
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:08:45
Avg time

Boltcutter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Richmond Hill
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #253996 in Trail Running
    • #68353 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

Moderately difficult trail in the primary direction (towards Hydro Tower). A good warmup for the trails east of Densmore's Lane. Less tolerant of wet conditions than the other trails in this area. Blue rating is for west-east direction. If ridden east-west (i.e. starting at Densmore's Lane) the climb is very much black diamond.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 159 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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May 14, 2026 @ 11:14pm (America/St_Johns)
May 14, 2026
Mar 20, 2023 @ 1:53pm
Mar 20, 2023
 Groomed March 18, '23, Some freeze-thaw-freeze since then. Trail today was ice-glazed with mostly solid snow underneath.
Sep 22, 2021 @ 12:22pm
Sep 22, 2021
 All clear.
Feb 23, 2021 @ 4:49am
Feb 23, 2021
May 30, 2020 @ 6:52am
May 30, 2020
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on May 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Boltcutter

        ▼ Where is Boltcutter located?
        Boltcutter is located in Richmond Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Richmond Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.50658, -52.7451.
        ▼ How hard is Boltcutter?
        Boltcutter is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Boltcutter?
        Boltcutter has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 537 ft to 651 ft.
        ▼ Is Boltcutter a point to point trail?
        Boltcutter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Boltcutter?
        Boltcutter is 3,704 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Boltcutter?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Boltcutter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Boltcutter?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Boltcutter are:
        • May (27 activities)
        • February (20 activities)
        • July (19 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Boltcutter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boltcutter are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Boltcutter?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Boltcutter. The trail is 3,704 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Boltcutter?
        Boltcutter is a very popular trail. There have been 1,698 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,925 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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