more stats
1,240 ft
Distance
-121 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
122 ft
Altitude min
245 ft
Altitude max
245 ft
Altitude start
125 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
938 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Riptide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rockwood Park
    Saint John, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #205106 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #366393 in Trail Running
    • #357510 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #683 in Mountain Biking · New Brunswick [+]
    • #1,028 in Trail Running
    • #958 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride

Steep 40 ft slab to start, followed by a step up. The trail then travels over a great exposed rock section before ducking into a beautiful patch of mossy woods. There is then a drop, followed by a table top and a beautiful wooden berm (carpentry by Aaron Raasenberg). All jump features are woven into the natural terrain beautifully. Concept by AJ Strawson of SORCA, fundraising and managment by Saint John Cycling, designed and built by Dig In Trailbuilding (Saint John, NB).

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 16 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 37 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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      Directions to riptide-674269 trailhead (45.297190, -66.067690)
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      0:11 | 236 | Aug 12, 2023 , Saint John
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      0:09 | 120 | Aug 12, 2023 , Saint John

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Riptide located?
      Riptide is located in Rockwood Park, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the Rockwood Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.29719, -66.06769.
      ▼ How hard is Riptide?
      Riptide is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riptide?
      The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 122 ft to 245 ft.
      ▼ Is Riptide a point to point trail?
      Riptide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Riptide?
      Riptide is 1,240 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riptide?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Riptide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Riptide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riptide are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Riptide?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Riptide. The trail is 1,240 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Riptide?
      Riptide is a very popular trail. There have been 166 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 207 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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