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2,656 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-294 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
-278 ft
Altitude change
326 ft
Altitude min
604 ft
Altitude max
604 ft
Altitude start
326 ft
Altitude end
-10.463%
Grade
-78.837%
Grade max
10.95%
Grade min
426 ft
Distance climb
1,937 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
Avg time

Slickrock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hornby Island
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105823 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124666 in Trail Running
    • #119780 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Slickrock is a 809 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hornby Island British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 4 rides
  • 12.4 km average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 18.1 km avg distance
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  • 293 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Aug 26, 2026 @ 2:36pm (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 8:57am (America/Vancouver)
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Sep 4, 2025 @ 2:26pm
Sep 4, 2025
Was planning on sending my gf down here but it looks like a total waste of elevation from the freefall intersection. More of a double track vibe...
Jul 25, 2023 @ 5:50pm
Jul 25, 2023
Jun 16, 2021 @ 12:46pm
Jun 16, 2021
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on Aug 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to slickrock trailhead (49.525430, -124.680500)

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        152 |
        Sep 10, 2017 @ 9:57pm
        Sep 10, 2017

        Videos

        3 more »
        Hornby Enduro 2024 Lower Slick Rock (From B....
        mtb
        18:00 | 190 | Jun 19, 2024 , Hornby Island
        Feiyutech WG2 - Wearable Gimbal MTB footage
        mtb
        2:04 | 643 | May 1, 2018 , Hornby Island
        Low Key Shred
        mtb
        3:27 | 240 | Jan 24, 2018 , Hornby Island

        Routes with this trail

        5.0 2 miles 54 ft 8 Point to Point
        The Way - Top-to-bottom mix of black and blues that constitute "The Way" from years back. Starts off with...
        9 miles 1,565 ft 11
        Route designed to hit all the most popular Blues and a couple of Blacks
        1.0 22 miles 3,491 ft 20 Loop
        My favorite trails of Hornby Island! Video to come soon. 2 Black diamonds that are totally manageable +...
        3.4
        9 Ratings
        5
        4 44%
        3 44%
        2 11%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slickrock

        Where is Slickrock located?
        Slickrock is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52543, -124.6805.
        How hard is Slickrock?
        Slickrock is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.463%.
        What is the elevation gain for Slickrock?
        Slickrock has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 326 ft to 604 ft.
        Is Slickrock a point to point trail?
        Slickrock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Slickrock?
        Slickrock is 2,656 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Slickrock?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Slickrock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Slickrock?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slickrock are:
        • August (38 activities)
        • July (34 activities)
        • September (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Slickrock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slickrock are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Slickrock?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Slickrock. The trail is 2,656 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Slickrock?
        Slickrock is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,057 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,064 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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