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1,545 ft
Distance
-235 ft
Descent
00:03:14
Avg time
-235 ft
Altitude change
719 ft
Altitude min
954 ft
Altitude max
954 ft
Altitude start
719 ft
Altitude end
-15.2%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
1,509 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:03:14
Avg time

Slack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38571 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6698 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,005 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #236 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

Slack is a highly rated 471 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Banchory. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. It features drop and rock face. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 147 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
Status:
on Sep 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to slack-34735 trailhead (57.042330, -2.555620)
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      Nov 29, 2021 @ 10:17am
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      5:32 | 131 | May 13, 2025 , Banchory
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      982 | Sep 7, 2015 , Banchory

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      1 Review & Comments

      GordonVyMQt4
      Upper Slack cleared and trail open for use.
      Lower Slack also cleared.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slack located?
      Slack is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.04233, -2.55562.
      ▼ How hard is Slack?
      Slack is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slack?
      The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 719 ft to 954 ft.
      ▼ Is Slack a point to point trail?
      Yes, Slack is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slack?
      Slack is 1,545 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Slack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Slack. The trail is 1,545 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slack?
      Slack is a very popular trail. There have been 1,186 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,237 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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