more stats
738 ft
Distance
-135 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
387 ft
Altitude min
521 ft
Altitude max
521 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-18.2%
Grade
-59.3%
Grade max
-6.6%
Grade min
738 ft
Distance down
00:01:23
Avg time

Firepit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Scio
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15861 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39531 in E-Biking
    • #413259 in Trail Running
    • #415147 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #28 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #25 in E-Biking
    • #745 in Trail Running
    • #759 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump

Ride past the Fire pit by the lookout. Hit the roll or drop then jump/ wall ride. This short Trail will lead into JBD. The name comes from a legendary Mount Scio group ride where a few brave men jumped over a flaming fire pit. See vid on the gram. Also, the trail starts at a fire pit.

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BridgesDropsJumpsWallride

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 20, 2026 @ 11:40pm (America/St_Johns)
May 20, 2026
just before the drop/roll is tape because the feature after it is taken out
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on May 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to firepit-748892 trailhead (47.569670, -52.752670)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Firepit located?
      Firepit is located in Mt. Scio, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Scio trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.56967, -52.75267.
      ▼ How hard is Firepit?
      Firepit is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 18.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firepit?
      The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 387 ft to 521 ft.
      ▼ Is Firepit a point to point trail?
      Yes, Firepit is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Firepit?
      Firepit is 738 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firepit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Firepit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Firepit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Firepit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Firepit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Firepit. The trail is 738 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Firepit?
      Firepit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 142 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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