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1,473 ft
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:03:27
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
319 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude max
319 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
24.5%
Grade min
846 ft
Distance climb
223 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:03:27
Avg time

Thorlock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Hills
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #5359 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79126 in Trail Running
    • #8998 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A climb trail created in 2021, bringing you from the mid-point of U-190 up onto the early end of Oceanside. Some moderate switchbacks to gain elevation, and a nice straight section mid-way up to get some speed going for a bit of climb-fun.

Access Info

Access from mid-point of U-190 Trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Jul 25, 2024 @ 9:09am
Jul 25, 2024
 Conditions are running fast and excellent, with the tread being quite dry. Get out and enjoy.
May 2, 2022 @ 2:33am
May 2, 2022
 In great shape for spring, minimal mud, and set up well.
Jun 19, 2021 @ 2:03pm
Jun 19, 2021
 Great riding! Very well done uphill climb to Oceanside
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on Jul 25, 2024
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thorlock

        ▼ Where is Thorlock located?
        Thorlock is located in White Hills, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the White Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.58517, -52.67279.
        ▼ How hard is Thorlock?
        Thorlock is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thorlock?
        Thorlock has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 319 ft to 407 ft.
        ▼ Is Thorlock a point to point trail?
        Thorlock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Thorlock?
        Thorlock is 1,473 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thorlock?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Thorlock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thorlock?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thorlock are:
        • August (63 activities)
        • July (62 activities)
        • June (33 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Thorlock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thorlock are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Thorlock?
        The estimated time to ride Thorlock is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,473 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Thorlock?
        Thorlock is a very popular trail. There have been 4,245 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,053 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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