more stats
4,206 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:08:38
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
545 ft
Altitude min
634 ft
Altitude max
632 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance climb
1,978 ft
Distance down
1,309 ft
Distance flat
00:08:38
Avg time

Scabs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Case Mountain
    Manchester, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #187068 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108543 in Trail Running
    • #121914 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,094 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,349 in Trail Running
    • #2,389 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Manchester

New as of 5-18-19

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,331 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Scabs Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2025 @ 5:00pm
Apr 25, 2025
Feb 6, 2022 @ 8:08am
Feb 6, 2022
May 6, 2021 @ 2:07pm
May 6, 2021
Mar 13, 2021 @ 10:06am
Mar 13, 2021
 Best conditions of 2021 so far!
Nov 19, 2020 @ 1:46pm
Nov 19, 2020
 Be careful on this trail from now on. Please stay on trail as the entrance and exit run near private property that is being used for hunting.
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on Apr 25, 2025
Dry
Avg: 1 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      38
      Case Mountain Plan
      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,370 ft • 7 • Loop •
      No Res Case Loop, some fun descending.
      21
      Case 7 Mile Line St. loop
      ★ 1.8 • 7 miles • 1,024 ft • 7 •
      This loop is one of my on call loops. It’s a sample of what the Line St. entrance has to offer 6 miles
      26
      Blues Clues
      18 miles • 2,051 ft • 13 •
      A nice big loop, a lot of blues, some blacks.
      1.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
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      1 ★ 100%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scabs located?
      Scabs is located in Case Mountain, Manchester, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Case Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.73517, -72.49113.
      ▼ How hard is Scabs?
      Scabs is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scabs?
      Scabs has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 545 ft to 634 ft.
      ▼ Is Scabs a point to point trail?
      Scabs is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scabs?
      Scabs is 4,206 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scabs?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scabs. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scabs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scabs are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scabs?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Scabs. The trail is 4,206 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scabs?
      Scabs is a very popular trail. There have been 4,903 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,274 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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