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2,052 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:07:53
Avg time
64 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
530 ft
Altitude max
466 ft
Altitude start
530 ft
Altitude end
3.119%
Grade
-4.117%
Grade max
10.601%
Grade min
1,508 ft
Distance climb
291 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:07:53
Avg time

Hydro Tower Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Richmond Hill
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #155065 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #358466 in Trail Running
    • #155671 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #184 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #701 in Trail Running
    • #366 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hydro Tower Access is a 626 m less popular green difficulty mixed trail located near St. John's Newfoundland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 22 m green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hydro Tower Access Trail Reports

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Jan 13, 2019 @ 4:59am
Jan 13, 2019
Dec 22, 2018 @ 4:51am
Dec 22, 2018
Oct 18, 2018 @ 3:36pm
Oct 18, 2018
 Some standing (and running) water and mud. No worse than usual for this time of year.
Sep 10, 2018 @ 11:19am
Sep 10, 2018
Jun 28, 2018 @ 2:37pm
Jun 28, 2018
 Down trees in sections with muddy areas
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on Jan 13, 2019
Snow Packed
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hydro Tower Access located?
      Hydro Tower Access 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 47.51724, -52.74357.
      ▼ How hard is Hydro Tower Access?
      Hydro Tower Access is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.119%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hydro Tower Access?
      Hydro Tower Access has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 465 ft to 530 ft.
      ▼ Is Hydro Tower Access a point to point trail?
      Hydro Tower Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Hydro Tower Access?
      Hydro Tower Access is 2,052 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hydro Tower Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hydro Tower Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hydro Tower Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hydro Tower Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hydro Tower Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Hydro Tower Access. The trail is 2,052 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hydro Tower Access?
      Hydro Tower Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 82 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 223 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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