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4,446 ft
Distance
280 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:12:26
Avg time
248 ft
Altitude change
678 ft
Altitude min
936 ft
Altitude max
688 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
46%
Grade min
2,343 ft
Distance climb
735 ft
Distance down
1,368 ft
Distance flat
00:12:26
Avg time

Slides Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McRobies Gully
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26404 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4954 in E-Biking
    • #49881 in Trail Running
    • #2206 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    City of Hobart

The new alignment of the original Slides trail. Medium width benched trail that makes for a fun, flowy descent or a nice climb.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 732 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Slides Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2026 @ 4:45pm (Australia/Hobart)
Jul 3, 2026
 small tree down over track - about 150m from the bottom (after 3rd switchback). Can move bike around the tree
Feb 10, 2025 @ 1:07pm
Feb 10, 2025
 Running perfect. Great trail in good condition. Previous poor reports must have been lost or have not ridden in summer.
Feb 10, 2025 @ 1:33am
Feb 10, 2025
 Contrary to other reports by someone who clearly doesnt know what they are talking about, but this trail is running amazing. Swept out, tree’s...
Feb 8, 2025 @ 7:33pm
Feb 8, 2025
 Hobart City Council have not maintained this trail, therefore berms are rutted, crumbling, potholed, exposed rocks. Potential safety issues.
Jan 9, 2025 @ 8:09pm
Jan 9, 2025
 trail poorly maintained. berms eroding.
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on Jul 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.33 (15 votes)
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        Directions to slides trailhead (-42.886490, 147.276510)

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        May 23, 2020 @ 4:25am
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        Jul 9, 2021 @ 7:10pm
        Jul 9, 2021

        Videos

        3 more »
        youtuber Slides | Fun, Flowy Warm-up in South Hobart
        mtb
        4:04 | 232 | Mar 25, 2024 , Hobart
        Slides into McRobies Gully | Beautiful Tassie...
        mtb
        7:23 | 59 | Sep 19, 2025 , Hobart
        New Slides Track
        mtb
        4:51 | 1310 | Feb 3, 2018 , Hobart

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slides

        ▼ Where is Slides located?
        Slides is located in McRobies Gully, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the McRobies Gully trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.88649, 147.27651.
        ▼ How hard is Slides?
        Slides is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slides?
        Slides has 280 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 678 ft to 936 ft.
        ▼ Is Slides a point to point trail?
        Slides is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Slides?
        Slides is 4,446 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slides?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Slides. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slides?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slides are:
        • February (87 activities)
        • October (77 activities)
        • December (56 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Slides? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slides are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Slides?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Slides. The trail is 4,446 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Slides?
        Slides is a very popular trail. There have been 4,076 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,623 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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