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2,080 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-154 ft
Altitude change
1,105 ft
Altitude min
1,259 ft
Altitude max
1,259 ft
Altitude start
1,106 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-19.2%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
1,755 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Sliders Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Durham Forest Main Tract
    Uxbridge, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #624 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Mountain bike trail ONLY. Walkers and Hikers use Return to Sender trail. Not safe for use by equestrians - use doubletrack.

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High speed downhill Mountain Bike trail. Do NOT hike, walk or trail run - use Return to Sender.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 51 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 941 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 8,114 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026 @ 10:10am (America/Toronto)
Aug 15, 2026
Trail runners still not noticing signs at bottom and running up the trail. Was met with "Sorry's", which must mean they know about the signs haha.
Jul 31, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Toronto)
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 12:53pm (America/Toronto)
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Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/Toronto)
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Jun 22, 2026 @ 5:42pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 22, 2026
Hero Dirt. Rip it!
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on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.62 (23 votes)
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to sliders-upper trailhead (44.038220, -79.075160)

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        Sliders Hot Lap - Durham Forest
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        0:27 | 16 | Jul 7, 2026 , Uxbridge
        Durham Forest - Sliders (May 2023)
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        0:59 | 379 | May 17, 2023 , Uxbridge
        Sliders Upper and Lower - Durham Forest,...
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        0:51 | 288 | Sep 19, 2022 , Uxbridge
        Slidder Upper
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        0:49 | 282 | Jun 5, 2022 , Uxbridge

        Routes with this trail

        3.8 8 miles 796 ft 19 Loop
        uni-directional loop starting at the Houston parking lot
        5.0 22 miles 2,180 ft 41 Loop
        Just a loop I am working on recently.
        5.0 9 miles 882 ft 21
        Durham Forest 15K loop - Blue/Black
        4.8
        23 Ratings
        5 87%
        4 9%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sliders Upper

        Where is Sliders Upper located?
        Sliders Upper 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 44.03822, -79.07516.
        How hard is Sliders Upper?
        Sliders Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Sliders Upper?
        Sliders Upper has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,105 ft to 1,259 ft.
        Is Sliders Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sliders Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Sliders Upper?
        Sliders Upper is 2,080 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Sliders Upper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sliders Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Sliders Upper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sliders Upper are:
        • July (648 activities)
        • June (578 activities)
        • September (545 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Sliders Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sliders Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Sliders Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sliders Upper. The trail is 2,080 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Sliders Upper?
        Sliders Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 26,288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26,323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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