more stats
459 ft
Distance
-75 ft
Descent
867 ft
High Point
-75 ft
Altitude change
792 ft
Altitude min
867 ft
Altitude start
791 ft
Altitude end
-16.4%
Grade
-31.8%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance down

Slack Alt. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #258339 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #175509 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

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AI Generated Description

Slack Alt. is a 140 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Banchory. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 22 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slack Alt. located?
      Slack Alt. is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.04395, -2.55412.
      ▼ How hard is Slack Alt.?
      Slack Alt. is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 16.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slack Alt.?
      The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 792 ft to 867 ft.
      ▼ Is Slack Alt. a point to point trail?
      Yes, Slack Alt. is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slack Alt.?
      Slack Alt. is 459 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slack Alt.?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slack Alt.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Slack Alt.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slack Alt. are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Slack Alt.?
      Slack Alt. is a very popular trail. There have been 165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 189 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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