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2.6 miles
Distance
406 ft
Climb
-964 ft
Descent
00:25:35
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
00:25:35
Avg time

Slacks Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sherando Lake Area
    Sherando, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35146 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #148298 in Trail Running
    • #137463 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #214 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,304 in Trail Running
    • #1,350 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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.

Tags
FlowyRock gardens

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 76 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Slacks Trail Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on Jan 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Slacks Trail?
      Slacks Trail is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slacks Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slacks Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slacks Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slacks Trail are:
      • June (6 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      • September (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Slacks Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slacks Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slacks Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Slacks Trail. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slacks Trail?
      Slacks Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 522 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 552 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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