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1,250 ft
Distance
-249 ft
Descent
00:06:00
Avg time
-249 ft
Altitude change
287 ft
Altitude min
536 ft
Altitude max
536 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-19.9%
Grade
-55.1%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
1,178 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:06:00
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Slideways Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Scio
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28439 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #280696 in Trail Running
    • #314310 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Combination of steep loam, slab, and janky ass river rock.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 35 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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Jun 27, 2026 @ 4:53pm (America/St_Johns)
Jun 27, 2026
Jun 4, 2022 @ 9:23am
Jun 4, 2022
 Running great. Get after it!
May 17, 2022 @ 1:23pm
May 17, 2022
Sep 26, 2021 @ 2:57pm
Sep 26, 2021
 In good shape. Cleared some storm fall best I could. One large tree down by rock section. Easily passable but would take more tools than I had to...
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slideways

        ▼ Where is Slideways located?
        Slideways is located in Mt. Scio, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Scio trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.57131, -52.7527.
        ▼ How hard is Slideways?
        Slideways is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slideways?
        The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 287 ft to 536 ft.
        ▼ Is Slideways a point to point trail?
        Yes, Slideways is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Slideways?
        Slideways is 1,250 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slideways?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Slideways. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slideways?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slideways are:
        • April (2 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Slideways? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slideways are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Slideways?
        The estimated time to ride Slideways is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1,250 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Slideways?
        Slideways is a moderately popular trail. There have been 276 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 380 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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