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1,768 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
00:05:26
Avg time
67 ft
Altitude change
248 ft
Altitude min
315 ft
Altitude max
248 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
13.6%
Grade min
1,703 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance flat
00:05:26
Avg time

Root XC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pippy Park
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #338735 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123951 in Trail Running
    • #318727 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #407 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #243 in Trail Running
    • #683 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail has roots, and more roots. Great for balance and agility.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root XC located?
      Root XC is located in Pippy Park, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Pippy Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.58468, -52.7314.
      ▼ How hard is Root XC?
      Root XC is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root XC?
      Root XC has 67 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 248 ft to 315 ft.
      ▼ Is Root XC a point to point trail?
      Root XC is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root XC?
      Root XC is 1,768 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root XC?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root XC. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root XC?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root XC are:
      • June (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Root XC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root XC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root XC?
      The estimated time to ride Root XC is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 1,768 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Root XC?
      Root XC is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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