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2,313 ft
Distance
-279 ft
Descent
00:05:01
Avg time
-280 ft
Altitude change
5,533 ft
Altitude min
5,813 ft
Altitude max
5,813 ft
Altitude start
5,531 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
2,244 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:05:01
Avg time

Scorpion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Outlaw Trails
    Cody, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77062 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65543 in E-Biking
    • #112931 in Trail Running
    • #330299 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #197 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #57 in E-Biking
    • #473 in Trail Running
    • #1,794 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management, Cody Office

This is a downhill specific trail through a jumble of sandstone and juniper. It is amazing that there is a rideable line through this area. You have to pay attention every inch of the way. With proper line choice, there is nothing you cannot roll down. It is really a matter of how much you dare to get off the brakes. Most of this trail is on bedrock, so route finding is not easy until you learn the trail.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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      Directions to scorpion trailhead (44.557880, -109.135640)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scorpion located?
      Scorpion is located in Outlaw Trails, Cody, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Outlaw Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.55788, -109.13564.
      ▼ How hard is Scorpion?
      Scorpion is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scorpion?
      The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,533 ft to 5,813 ft.
      ▼ How long is Scorpion?
      Scorpion is 2,313 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scorpion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scorpion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scorpion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scorpion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scorpion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Scorpion. The trail is 2,313 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scorpion?
      Scorpion is a very popular trail. There have been 359 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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