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3,875 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-295 ft
Descent
00:07:00
Avg time
-277 ft
Altitude change
261 ft
Altitude min
544 ft
Altitude max
539 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
499 ft
Distance climb
3,143 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:07:00
Avg time

Seamoss Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Scio
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • AKA
    SGS (Seamus' Good Sh*t)
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72069 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131665 in Trail Running
    • #124846 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Not ride able in snow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2017

A very flowy and mossy, handbuilt trail that starts up near the Mt. Scio Lookout

Access Info

You may access the trail from the tower access path or from the concourse path. The trail starts directly off the gravel path on the right side, this is a very tight initial section. The trail then veers left after the clearing. It does eventually cross an access path to the powerline trail so be cautions and courteous of pedestrians.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 120 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Seamoss Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2023 @ 7:25am
Aug 17, 2023
Jul 28, 2023 @ 3:32pm
Jul 28, 2023
 Big rotted tree down, tried to move it but it’s pretty big
Jan 14, 2023 @ 11:40am
Jan 14, 2023
 Had a small little ride to check it out since all the snow melted and it’s pretty clear, no ice to be seen, but is very wet so the roots are all...
Dec 30, 2022 @ 9:24am
Dec 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2022 @ 12:24am
Dec 30, 2022
 Big jump!
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  • Snow Groomed
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
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        Directions to seamoss trailhead (47.570920, -52.752770)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Seamoss

        ▼ Where is Seamoss located?
        Seamoss 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 47.57092, -52.75277.
        ▼ How hard is Seamoss?
        Seamoss is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Seamoss?
        Seamoss has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 295 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 261 ft to 544 ft.
        ▼ Is Seamoss a point to point trail?
        Seamoss is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is primitive.
        ▼ How long is Seamoss?
        Seamoss is 3,875 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Seamoss?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Seamoss. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Seamoss?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Seamoss are:
        • June (16 activities)
        • September (9 activities)
        • July (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Seamoss? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Seamoss are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Seamoss?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Seamoss. The trail is 3,875 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Seamoss?
        Seamoss is a very popular trail. There have been 772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,055 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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