more stats
2,185 ft
Distance
-291 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-291 ft
Altitude change
316 ft
Altitude min
607 ft
Altitude max
607 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-40.1%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
2,185 ft
Distance down
00:04:01
Avg time

Scouts Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Achray Forest
    Aberfoyle
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #132236 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128517 in E-Biking
    • #172119 in Trail Running
    • #168722 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,718 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #5,769 in E-Biking
    • #4,394 in Trail Running
    • #3,208 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Scouts Trail is a 666 m moderately popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Aberfoyle. Riders describe it as faint trail. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Faint trailRock gardens

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  • 24.6 km avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Scouts Trail Trail Reports

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on Oct 30, 2024
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scouts Trail located?
      Scouts Trail is located in Achray Forest, Aberfoyle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Achray Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.21144, -4.29502.
      ▼ How hard is Scouts Trail?
      Scouts Trail is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scouts Trail?
      The trail has 291 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 316 ft to 607 ft.
      ▼ Is Scouts Trail a point to point trail?
      Scouts Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scouts Trail?
      Scouts Trail is 2,185 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scouts Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scouts Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scouts Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scouts Trail are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Scouts Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scouts Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scouts Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Scouts Trail. The trail is 2,185 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scouts Trail?
      Scouts Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 79 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 79 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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