more stats
1,063 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
00:02:06
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
547 ft
Altitude min
596 ft
Altitude max
547 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
4.6%
Grade
0.4%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

Scaler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Mountain
    Darrington, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103782 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36819 in E-Biking
    • #346239 in Trail Running
    • #375609 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,743 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #584 in E-Biking
    • #8,049 in Trail Running
    • #8,412 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Quick climbing trail to get you to Upper Loki or the rest trails on the North side of the road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 145 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Scaler Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2025 @ 7:46am
Aug 30, 2025
 Trail is fine. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9291]EvergreenMTB Trail Report[/L]
Jul 30, 2025 @ 3:42pm
Jul 30, 2025
 North Mountain Skills park is in sad shape. The lower mountain trails are not being very well maintained by the community. Moto use has...
Feb 18, 2025 @ 1:16pm
Feb 18, 2025
 Snow in spots. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-8908]EvergreenMTB Trail Report[/L]
Aug 30, 2024 @ 9:43am
Aug 30, 2024
May 26, 2023 @ 4:04am
May 26, 2023
 Trail is overgrown!
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Status:
on Aug 30, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Bike Route from Darrington to the Lookout Featured
      ★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 3,290 ft • 11 • Point to Point •
      Biking route from Darrington to the North Mtn Lookout/Summit.
      Bike Route from Darrington to the North Mtn Skills Park Featured
      3 miles • 67 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
      Route from town using the Whitehorse Trail, Powerline Road and Scaler Trail to get to the Skills Park Kiosk

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scaler located?
      Scaler is located in North Mountain, Darrington, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.27458, -121.62624.
      ▼ How hard is Scaler?
      Scaler is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scaler?
      Scaler has 49 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 547 ft to 596 ft.
      ▼ How long is Scaler?
      Scaler is 1,063 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scaler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scaler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scaler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scaler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scaler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Scaler. The trail is 1,063 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scaler?
      Scaler is a moderately popular trail. There have been 338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 725 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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