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194 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:12
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,095 ft
Altitude min
1,099 ft
Altitude max
1,099 ft
Altitude start
1,096 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
89 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:00:12
Avg time

Sliders Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Durham Forest Main Tract
    Uxbridge, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 75 in Nordic Skiing
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10284 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103244 in E-Biking
    • #90957 in Trail Running
    • #107681 in Hiking
    • #16528 in Snowshoeing
    • #10841 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2255 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #312 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,148 in E-Biking
    • #2,240 in Trail Running
    • #3,675 in Hiking
    • #2,707 in Snowshoeing
    • #782 in Nordic Skiing
    • #474 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

This is the lower section of the locally famed Slider trail. A fast and loved mostly downhill trail section. Note this trail section is two way traffic (Hiking and Mountain Biking), to allow access to the climbing and hiking trail where Upper and Lower Sliders meet, so be aware of riders coming down along this fast section.

Access Info

Accessed from Sliders Upper and from TRCA/Durham Forest gate/fence.

Disclaimer

Two way hiking and MB traffic is this lower section of Sliders trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 393 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 3,067 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Sliders Lower Trail Reports

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Oct 29, 2026 @ 9:07am (America/Toronto)
13 hours
 Horse crap still in the middle of the trail, near the entrance gate. Can horses be banned from singletrack, please??
Oct 19, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 19, 2026
 Some idiot took their horse down Sliders - watch for divots. Big piles of horse crap on the trail at the bottom!!
Jun 22, 2026 @ 5:42pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 22, 2026
 Hero Dirt. Rip it!
Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Toronto)
Jun 7, 2026
 Overnight rain has knocked down the dust.
Jun 5, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 5, 2026
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on Oct 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sliders-lower trailhead (44.036040, -79.071280)
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      Nov 14, 2023 @ 11:13am
      Nov 14, 2023

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      Sliders Hot Lap - Durham Forest
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      0:27 | 23 | Jul 7, 2026 , Uxbridge

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sliders Lower located?
      Sliders Lower is located in Durham Forest Main Tract, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Durham Forest Main Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.03604, -79.07128.
      ▼ How hard is Sliders Lower?
      Sliders Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sliders Lower?
      The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,095 ft to 1,099 ft.
      ▼ Is Sliders Lower a point to point trail?
      Sliders Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sliders Lower?
      Sliders Lower is 194 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sliders Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sliders Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sliders Lower?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sliders Lower are:
      • August (191 activities)
      • July (190 activities)
      • September (181 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sliders Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sliders Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sliders Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Sliders Lower. The trail is 194 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sliders Lower?
      Sliders Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 9,494 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,747 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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