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2.6 miles
Distance
406 ft
Climb
-964 ft
Descent
00:29:01
Avg time
-558 ft
Altitude change
2,418 ft
Altitude min
2,977 ft
Altitude max
2,977 ft
Altitude start
2,418 ft
Altitude end
-4.115%
Grade
-33.245%
Grade max
54.56%
Grade min
4,682 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
843 ft
Distance flat
00:29:01
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Slacks Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sherando Lake Area
    Sherando, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39308 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97310 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

A great downhill trail from Torrey ridge to Whiterock Gap. Some flow sections and a rock garden before the final descent which has a ton of boulders to jump or drops as the the trail turns into a very fun and fast fall line.

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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Jan 11, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/New_York)
Jan 11, 2026
Jun 27, 2025 @ 9:48am
Jun 27, 2025
 Overgrown by the slacks parking lot but otherwise in great shape
Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:38am
Apr 26, 2025
 Two small trees down. First is at a tight angle on the downhill after the two splits up to the parking lot. Second is just down the hill from here...
Jun 8, 2024 @ 2:23am
Jun 8, 2024
 Overgrown, except in the fun section.
Mar 4, 2024 @ 2:16am
Mar 4, 2024
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on Jan 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (7 votes)
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        Directions to slacks-trail trailhead (37.915857, -79.043970)

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        youtuber SHE'S NOT AFRAID TO GO FAST | Mountain Biking...
        13:11 | 246 | Jan 10, 2022 , Sherando
        Virginia mountain biking at Sherando.
        0:02 | 167 | Oct 8, 2021 , Sherando
        Biking down Slacks Trail at Sherando Lake, VA
        5:00 | 249 | Sep 27, 2020 , Sherando
        Torry Ridge Sherando - MTB Trail Peek - White...
        18:38 | 348 | May 26, 2020 , Sherando

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slacks Trail

        ▼ Where is Slacks Trail located?
        Slacks Trail is located in Sherando Lake Area, Sherando, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Sherando Lake Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.91586, -79.04397.
        ▼ How hard is Slacks Trail?
        Slacks Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.115%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slacks Trail?
        Slacks Trail has 406 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 964 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,418 ft to 2,977 ft.
        ▼ Is Slacks Trail a point to point trail?
        Slacks Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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