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2,656 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-294 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
-278 ft
Altitude change
326 ft
Altitude min
604 ft
Altitude max
604 ft
Altitude start
326 ft
Altitude end
-10.463%
Grade
-78.837%
Grade max
10.95%
Grade min
426 ft
Distance climb
1,937 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
Avg time
Slickrock Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHornby Island
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Slickrock is a 809 m moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hornby Island British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 18 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 245 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to slickrock trailhead
(49.525430, -124.680500)
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Jan 24, 2018 , Hornby Island
Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 54 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
The Way - Top-to-bottom mix of black and blues that constitute "The Way" from years back. Starts off with...
9 miles • 1,565 ft • 11 •
Route designed to hit all the most popular Blues and a couple of Blacks
★ 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 +...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slickrock
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Where is Slickrock located?
Slickrock is located in Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Hornby Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.52543, -124.6805.
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How hard is Slickrock?
Slickrock is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.463%.
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What is the elevation gain for Slickrock?
Slickrock has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 326 ft to 604 ft.
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Is Slickrock a point to point trail?
Slickrock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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