more stats
1,473 ft
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:03:31
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
00:03:31
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 [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2351 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132539 in Trail Running
    • #76109 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #260 in Trail Running
    • #233 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Thorlock Trail Reports

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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
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      SpaceKing SpaceKing
      Rode this for the first time the other day. So very well built and, for me, a much more enjoyable approach to Oceanside when combined with Satan' Witch climb and half of U-190. Awesome work build crew. Always a good sign if there is a jump on a climb trail. Wink

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • July (40 activities)
      • August (40 activities)
      • September (40 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Thorlock. The trail is 1,473 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thorlock?
      Thorlock is a very popular trail. There have been 4,457 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,328 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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