more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
119 ft
Climb
-192 ft
Descent
00:12:20
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
906 ft
Altitude min
1,009 ft
Altitude max
988 ft
Altitude start
915 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-14%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
2,444 ft
Distance climb
3,786 ft
Distance down
2,156 ft
Distance flat
00:12:20
Avg time

Slippery When Dry Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28699 in E-Biking
    • #15074 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,960 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,959 in E-Biking
    • #586 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2014

This is one of the first sections of trail to be constructed and contains many challenging rock gardens, fast corners, fun jumps and one Black Diamond log ride shortly before you descend to the Camel Farm.

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JumpsRock gardensSkinnies

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 1,177 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slippery When Dry located?
      Slippery When Dry is located in Kalamunda Trail Network, Kalamunda, Australia. It is part of the Kalamunda Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -31.97019, 116.1065.
      ▼ How hard is Slippery When Dry?
      Slippery When Dry is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slippery When Dry?
      Slippery When Dry has 119 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 192 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 906 ft to 1,009 ft.
      ▼ Is Slippery When Dry a point to point trail?
      Yes, Slippery When Dry is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slippery When Dry?
      Slippery When Dry is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slippery When Dry?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Slippery When Dry. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slippery When Dry?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slippery When Dry are:
      • August (55 activities)
      • September (48 activities)
      • October (46 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Slippery When Dry? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slippery When Dry are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slippery When Dry?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Slippery When Dry. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slippery When Dry?
      Slippery When Dry is a very popular trail. There have been 5,149 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,060 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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