more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
-1,031 ft
Descent
00:07:56
Avg time
-1,031 ft
Altitude change
406 ft
Altitude min
1,436 ft
Altitude max
1,436 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-54.1%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:07:56
Avg time

Scoby Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Slope Trails
    Olympia, Washington
  • AKA
    Capital Forest Downhill
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19772 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2588 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #367 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #30 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    WA State DNR

Scoby is a purpose-built, one-way mountain bike trail and the crown jewel of the North Slope Trails system on the north side of Capitol Forest. This trail has it all. Steeps, tabletop jumps, huge berms, rocks, roots, trees. Scoby is a true DH run. Either shuttle or ride A-Line to the top of this trail.​

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 477 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Scoby Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.42 (34 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to scoby trailhead (47.041710, -123.191120)

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      5:48 | 488 | Oct 21, 2024 , Olympia
      youtuber Scoby, North Slope at Capitol State Forest
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      6:03 | 521 | Dec 9, 2023 , Olympia
      Scoby w Octagon - Olympia, WA - MTB Trail...
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      3:02 | 163 | Dec 24, 2024 , Olympia
      youtuber North Slope | Washington’s BEST Trail System!
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      49:40 | 244 | May 27, 2024 , Olympia

      Routes with this trail

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      5 ★ 74%
      4 ★ 18%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 6%
      1 ★ 3%

      8 Reviews & Comments

      huntertumbleson huntertumbleson
      One of favorite trails of all time. We make it a point to stop here to ride on our way to Bellingham and Whistler and are never disappointed. Perfect mix of tech and fun jumps. The ideal single black trail.
      DrTrailforks
      SLIPPERY WHEN WET! All year round you want to be on a proper DH bike to really ride this. In the winter this rides like a double black. You better be a proper ripper if you expect to stay on your bike all the way down. Lower section is super fun on all bikes and rides like a blue trail.
      chunky-tech-doctor chunky-tech-doctor
      This trail has changed it it 03-28-21 and it it a different trail the second jump after the first chute and berm it's about 2 feet taller and not a table top its like a step up to a flat lading or into a berm. The secondary chute after you cross the road is a legit chuck fest and the trail has more trenches and better flow now then 2 years ago. The drops before the big drop are smaller and packed in better for the fist timers that's will be good news. In all this is for realy my favorite trail in WA it's amazing in the shape its in. With the right bike and the right conditions it's amazing but this trail is no joke when wet it's a coin flip if you won't crash

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scoby located?
      Scoby is located in North Slope Trails, Olympia, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Slope Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.04171, -123.19112.
      ▼ How hard is Scoby?
      Scoby is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scoby?
      The trail has 1,031 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 406 ft to 1,436 ft.
      ▼ Is Scoby a point to point trail?
      Yes, Scoby is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Scoby?
      Scoby is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scoby?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scoby. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scoby?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scoby are:
      • April (45 activities)
      • May (45 activities)
      • October (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Scoby? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scoby are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scoby?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Scoby. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scoby?
      Scoby is a very popular trail. There have been 3,373 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,020 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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