This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
more stats
1,035 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-246 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
615 ft
Altitude min
859 ft
Altitude max
859 ft
Altitude start
615 ft
Altitude end
-23.597%
Grade
-40.744%
Grade max
-11.539%
Grade min
15 ft
Distance climb
1,019 ft
Distance down
00:02:42
Avg time

Slides (Original) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cascades (South Hobart)
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

As the name states, it is on the southern side of the ridge which is shadowed, hence turning everything to slime whenever it is wet. Some really fun and flowy section at the top in to tighter, slippery off camber trail that winds down through trees and some root sections.

This original Slides trail is now considered unsanctioned, but is accessible off the new Slides alignment.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
FlowyRooty
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 308 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Slides (Original) Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2025 @ 9:30pm
Jan 4, 2025
 The O.G slides. Looks like still being ridden by a few die-hards. A fun old school trail.
Feb 18, 2022 @ 4:27pm
Feb 18, 2022
Oct 21, 2021 @ 3:23pm
Oct 21, 2021
 Tree blocking track halfway down but easy to lift bike over
Aug 17, 2021 @ 7:16pm
Aug 17, 2021
Aug 5, 2021 @ 7:41pm
Aug 5, 2021
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on Jan 4, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to slides-original trailhead (-42.884738, 147.275333)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slides (Original) located?
      Slides (Original) is located in Cascades (South Hobart), Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Cascades (South Hobart) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.88474, 147.27533.
      ▼ How hard is Slides (Original)?
      Slides (Original) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 23.597%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slides (Original)?
      Slides (Original) has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 246 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 615 ft to 859 ft.
      ▼ Is Slides (Original) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Slides (Original) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slides (Original)?
      Slides (Original) is 1,035 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slides (Original)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slides (Original). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Slides (Original)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slides (Original) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slides (Original)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Slides (Original). The trail is 1,035 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slides (Original)?
      Slides (Original) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,167 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,989 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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