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856 ft
Distance
-98 ft
Descent
00:02:47
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
630 ft
Altitude min
728 ft
Altitude max
728 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-31.1%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance down
00:02:47
Avg time

Slab runner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kirkhill Forest
    Aberdeen
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #135596 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15781 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Slab runner is a 261 m popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Aberdeen. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 10, 2026
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Slab runner Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2026 @ 1:27pm (Europe/London)
Jun 22, 2026
The flat section en route to the slab is quite muddy in places. The slab and drop are fine but the ferns are starting to take over.
Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:25pm (Europe/London)
Apr 19, 2026
As good as it's ever been 👌
Oct 9, 2025 @ 3:04pm (Europe/London)
Oct 9, 2025
May 30, 2025 @ 12:09pm
May 30, 2025
Apr 2, 2025 @ 4:32pm
Apr 2, 2025
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        Directions to slab-runner trailhead (57.199060, -2.257740)

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        May 30, 2026 @ 2:06pm
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        Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:28am
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        Kirkhill - Slab runner
        2190 | Apr 14, 2017 , Aberdeen

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slab runner

        Where is Slab runner located?
        Slab runner is located in Kirkhill Forest, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirkhill Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.19906, -2.25774.
        How hard is Slab runner?
        Slab runner is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 11.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Slab runner?
        The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 630 ft to 728 ft.
        Is Slab runner a point to point trail?
        Yes, Slab runner is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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