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1,178 ft
Distance
-202 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-202 ft
Altitude change
574 ft
Altitude min
777 ft
Altitude max
777 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-17.2%
Grade
-37.9%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
1,178 ft
Distance down
00:01:06
Avg time

Scalpin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Moneyscalp Forest
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89953 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46486 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,994 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,533 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

This trail has a bit of everything, excellent for sessioning as there are 4 to 5 different lines through the forest section.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Not to be confused with the official trails! This is an unsanctioned DH trail and is considerably more challenging than the black trail centre trails, even when dry.

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Scalpin Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2025 @ 7:27am
Jul 12, 2025
reporter Trail can be ridden whole way down now, bit overgrown though
Mar 3, 2025 @ 4:16am
Mar 3, 2025
trail fairies have done some maintenance, exit on to fire road now less severe than before
Oct 26, 2024 @ 10:53am
Oct 26, 2024
reporter Trail is severely eroded and overgrown, first and last third of the trail are unrideable
Sep 18, 2023 @ 4:53am
Sep 18, 2023
Apr 22, 2023 @ 9:00pm
Apr 22, 2023
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on Jul 12, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to scalpin trailhead (54.225760, -5.973950)

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      1 Review & Comments

      TheCorminator TheCorminator
      The end section has been work out to the point that it's borderline unrideable, rest is awesome though

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scalpin located?
      Scalpin is located in Moneyscalp Forest, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Moneyscalp Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.22576, -5.97395.
      ▼ How hard is Scalpin?
      Scalpin is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scalpin?
      The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 574 ft to 777 ft.
      ▼ Is Scalpin a point to point trail?
      Yes, Scalpin is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scalpin?
      Scalpin is 1,178 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scalpin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scalpin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scalpin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scalpin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scalpin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Scalpin. The trail is 1,178 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scalpin?
      Scalpin is a moderately popular trail. There have been 138 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 259 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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