more stats
1,250 ft
Distance
-249 ft
Descent
00:03:11
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
00:03:11
Avg time

Slideways Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Scio
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17240 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #343934 in Trail Running
    • #359562 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #31 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #678 in Trail Running
    • #722 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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

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  • 11 rides
  • 12.6 km avg distance
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  • 36 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Slideways Trail Reports

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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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on Jun 27, 2026
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • June (7 activities)
      • July (7 activities)
      • August (7 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Slideways. The trail is 1,250 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slideways?
      Slideways is a moderately popular trail. There have been 286 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 391 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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