1.4 miles
Distance
-1,031 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time

Scoby Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Slope Trails
    Olympia, Washington
  • AKA
    Capital Forest Downhill
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • 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
  • Global Ranking
    #4130 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11332 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • 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
More Stats for Scoby mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,031 ft
  • Altitude min
    406 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,436 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,436 ft
  • Altitude end
    407 ft
  • Grade
    -14.4%
  • Grade max
    -54.1%
  • Grade min
    4.2%
  • Distance climb
    102 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    108 ft
  • Avg time
    00:07:37
  • Avg reverse time
    00:29:45
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on Mar 10, 2025
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Avg: 4.42 (33 votes)
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      Scoby Trail Reports

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      Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:36pm
      Mar 10, 2025
      		 Trail was in great shape when I rode it four days ago. A little wet in some spots. First time riding out here but I'll be back.
      Jan 5, 2025 @ 2:02pm
      Jan 5, 2025
      		 All clear and riding great!
      Nov 26, 2024 @ 1:28pm
      Nov 26, 2024
      		 Couple of puddles throughout, but no mud. Perfect winter riding conditions.
      May 26, 2024 @ 4:21am
      May 26, 2024
      		 Open for party business.
      May 22, 2024 @ 2:06pm
      May 22, 2024
      		 as of today there is an orange closure fence at the top of Scoby
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 14 rides
      • 20 miles avg distance
      All
      • 285 rides
      • Last: Mar 25, 2025

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      Aug 16, 2021 @ 1:53pm
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      Aug 16, 2021 @ 1:52pm
      Aug 16, 2021

      Routes with this trail

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