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7.8 miles
Distance
831 ft
Climb
-835 ft
Descent
3,778 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
3,173 ft
Altitude min
3,763 ft
Altitude start
3,760 ft
Altitude end
-39.5%
Grade max
26.1%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Easiest way to loop Scotts. Utilizes paved Scotts Flat Rd.
Detailed Description
Simple Scotts Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Nevada City California. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 831 ft with a max elevation of 3,778 ft then descends -835 ft.
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Altitude change-2 ft
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Altitude min3,173 ft
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Altitude start3,763 ft
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Altitude end3,760 ft
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Climb831 ft
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Descent-835 ft
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Grade max-39.5%
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Grade min26.1%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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| 246 ft |
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Tree down on Scotts Flat Trail Jan 31 2026
trail: Scotts Flat Trail
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Feb 2, 2026
Scotts Flat - Harmony Ridge - Downhillstyle.com
trail: Scotts Flat Trail
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Dec 19, 2025
Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Mar 22, 2026 @ 8:12am (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 22, 2026 | Downed trees are all cleared. | |||
Oct 11, 2025 @ 9:55am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 11, 2025 |
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BONC & contributors - #4588 - 2,187 views
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