more stats
3,553 ft
Distance
-480 ft
Descent
00:09:32
Avg time
-480 ft
Altitude change
633 ft
Altitude min
1,112 ft
Altitude max
1,112 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade
-39.3%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
3,389 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:09:32
Avg time

Crack Cleaner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Scolty
    Banchory
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11932 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #779 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #530 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Forestry And Land Scotland

Natual, rutted, rocky, difficult and alot of fun

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Rock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 154 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Crack Cleaner Trail Reports

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Nov 2, 2026 @ 1:56pm (Europe/London)
3 days
All trees gone, clear run top to bottom
Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:04pm (Europe/London)
Oct 16, 2026
Oct 13, 2026 @ 6:16pm (Europe/London)
Oct 13, 2026
The reopened lower section has a steep rock garden covered in greasy mud, very difficult to ride
Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London)
Sep 9, 2026
no trees!
Aug 27, 2026 @ 1:54pm (Europe/London)
Aug 27, 2026
The tree is gone, cheers! Almost a shame as I wanted to test out my new saw on it
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on Nov 2, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.38 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to crack-cleaner trailhead (57.037820, -2.558970)

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      Videos

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      youtuber Crack Cleaner, Doggy Style - Scolty 2022
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      8:09 | 580 | Sep 20, 2022 , Banchory
      Crack Cleaner/Dee Drop - Scolty
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      4:41 | 1090 | Oct 7, 2018 , Banchory
      youtuber Scolty - Crack Cleaner with crash
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      859 | Aug 8, 2016 , Banchory
      The fork destroyer!
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      5:48 | 472 | Apr 29, 2012 , Banchory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crack Cleaner located?
      Crack Cleaner is located in Scolty, Banchory, United Kingdom. It is part of the Scolty trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.03782, -2.55897.
      ▼ How hard is Crack Cleaner?
      Crack Cleaner is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crack Cleaner?
      The trail has 480 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 633 ft to 1,112 ft.
      ▼ How long is Crack Cleaner?
      Crack Cleaner is 3,553 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crack Cleaner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crack Cleaner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crack Cleaner?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crack Cleaner are:
      • July (12 activities)
      • August (12 activities)
      • March (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Crack Cleaner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crack Cleaner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crack Cleaner?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Crack Cleaner. The trail is 3,553 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crack Cleaner?
      Crack Cleaner is a very popular trail. There have been 1,697 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,780 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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