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856 ft
Distance
-98 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
630 ft
Altitude min
728 ft
Altitude max
728 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-31.1%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance down
00:03:07
Avg time

Slab runner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirkhill Forest
    Aberdeen
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #195698 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14840 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,876 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #733 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Slab runner is a 261 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Aberdeen. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 88 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Slab runner Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 7:59pm (Europe/London)
Jul 5, 2026
Top section is drying out again and I've cleared the ferns that were hanging over the slab and it's run out. I'll clear the lower section before...
Jun 22, 2026 @ 1:27pm (Europe/London)
Jun 22, 2026
The flat section en route to the slab is quite muddy in places. The slab and drop are fine but the ferns are starting to take over.
Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:25pm (Europe/London)
Apr 19, 2026
As good as it's ever been 👌
Oct 9, 2025 @ 3:04pm (Europe/London)
Oct 9, 2025
May 30, 2025 @ 12:09pm
May 30, 2025
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      Directions to slab-runner trailhead (57.199060, -2.257740)

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      May 30, 2026 @ 2:06pm
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      Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:28am
      Apr 27, 2026
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      Jul 5, 2026 @ 11:59am
      Jul 5, 2026

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      youtuber Kirkhill - Slab runner
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      2244 | Apr 14, 2017 , Aberdeen

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slab runner located?
      Slab runner is located in Kirkhill Forest, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirkhill Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.19906, -2.25774.
      ▼ How hard is Slab runner?
      Slab runner is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 11.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slab runner?
      The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 630 ft to 728 ft.
      ▼ Is Slab runner a point to point trail?
      Yes, Slab runner is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slab runner?
      Slab runner is 856 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slab runner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slab runner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Slab runner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slab runner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slab runner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Slab runner. The trail is 856 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slab runner?
      Slab runner is a very popular trail. There have been 1,097 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,530 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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