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1,352 ft
Distance
-107 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
-110 ft
Altitude change
349 ft
Altitude min
459 ft
Altitude max
459 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,352 ft
Distance down
00:03:19
Avg time
Old Sam Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWhite Hills
St. John's, Newfoundland -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2016
Start off with a couple quick sections of small, rocky descents. Coming to a quick 90 right, you'll then be faced with a larger steep descent into a less steep rocky section. This curves into another moderate rock race. Once at the bottom, there's a couple of quick climbs and tight turns to keep you on your toes, into a rooty run-out back onto OGXC
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Access from Outer Subnet Trail
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to old-sam trailhead
(47.595780, -52.676220)
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Routes with this trail
8 miles • 1,083 ft • 14 •
Status of trails in White Hills as of January 24, 2021 for usage by fat bikes and trail runners.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Sam
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Where is Old Sam located?
Old Sam is located in White Hills, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the White Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.59578, -52.67622.
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How hard is Old Sam?
Old Sam is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Old Sam?
The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 349 ft to 459 ft.
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Is Old Sam a point to point trail?
Yes, Old Sam is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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