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860 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
63 ft
Altitude change
213 ft
Altitude min
276 ft
Altitude max
213 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
7.353%
Grade
-2.544%
Grade max
21.747%
Grade min
799 ft
Distance climb
37 ft
Distance down
25 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time
Slade Connector Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHornby Island
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Slade Connector is a 262 m popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Hornby Island British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 66 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 918 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to slade-connector trailhead
(49.520560, -124.665090)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 8 miles • 908 ft • 29 •
Modified from the recommended bike pirate loop so you can start from the ferry
★ 1.0 • 22 miles • 3,491 ft • 20 • Loop •
My favorite trails of Hornby Island! Video to come soon. 2 Black diamonds that are totally manageable +...
32 miles • 3,964 ft • 21 • Race •
This is a full island tour with roughly 1,400 m of elevation gain, weaving through mossy forest, rugged...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slade Connector
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Where is Slade Connector located?
Slade Connector is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52056, -124.66509.
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How hard is Slade Connector?
Slade Connector is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7.353%.
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What is the elevation gain for Slade Connector?
Slade Connector has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 213 ft to 276 ft.
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Is Slade Connector a point to point trail?
Slade Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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