more stats
1,053 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:08:43
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
115 ft
Altitude min
227 ft
Altitude max
227 ft
Altitude start
115 ft
Altitude end
-10.685%
Grade
-56.045%
Grade max
38.755%
Grade min
230 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
00:08:43
Avg time

Slates Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cann Woods
    Plymouth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86022 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73226 in E-Biking
    • #348264 in Trail Running
    • #347675 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,823 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,467 in E-Biking
    • #7,336 in Trail Running
    • #6,885 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun trail start with a flow berm section and leading into a steep rocky decent. located on the left of the fire road as you reach about halfway down "main line". Trail starts with a table top jump.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardens

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Slates Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2024 @ 1:48pm
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Jul 20, 2023 @ 7:31am
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Apr 14, 2021 @ 4:09am
Apr 14, 2021
 Difficult to find any mud. :)
Mar 8, 2021 @ 4:25am
Mar 8, 2021
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on Sep 25, 2024
Wet
Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slates located?
      Slates is located in Cann Woods, Plymouth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cann Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.41951, -4.07614.
      ▼ How hard is Slates?
      Slates is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.685%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slates?
      Slates has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 115 ft to 227 ft.
      ▼ Is Slates a point to point trail?
      Slates is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slates?
      Slates is 1,053 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slates?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slates. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slates?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slates are:
      • April (9 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Slates? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slates are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slates?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Slates. The trail is 1,053 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slates?
      Slates is a very popular trail. There have been 629 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 743 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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