3,012 ft
Distance
-594 ft
Descent
00:07:14
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Slabs and Tarts Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Thornielee
    Walkerburn
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Global Ranking
    #12486 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3932 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking

First half is fairly sensible, probably about the same level as a black run. The second half gets steeper and steeper. The left fork has a pretty hard rock section. This marked trail is the left fork which is as fast and flowy as super steep trails get. If steep fast technical trails are your thing this is unmissable. T

These trails aren't built for the high numbers of users, and they're built by people on their own free time after work or on days off. Riding in big groups ruins these trails and they are unofficial - so the less impact on the land the better. If you're planning to organise a big group ride it would only be polite to talk to the builders - ask in the local bike shops. Some trails in this area have been ruined by races...

This trail is unsanctioned.

More Stats for Slabs and Tarts mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -594 ft
  • Altitude min
    659 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,254 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,253 ft
  • Altitude end
    659 ft
  • Grade
    -19.7%
  • Grade max
    -64.6%
  • Distance down
    2,687 ft
  • Distance flat
    325 ft
  • Avg time
    00:07:14
  • Avg reverse time
    00:37:39
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on Jun 12, 2023
Very Dry
Avg: 4.35 (11 votes)
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      Jun 12, 2023 @ 4:12am
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 1 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 101 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
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      • 1,029 rides
      • Last: Jun 17, 2023

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