more stats
1,827 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:59
Avg time
77 ft
Altitude change
1,302 ft
Altitude min
1,380 ft
Altitude max
1,302 ft
Altitude start
1,381 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
1,040 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance down
577 ft
Distance flat
00:03:59
Avg time

Scrambler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40605 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12392 in E-Biking
    • #108641 in Trail Running
    • #102864 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,036 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #191 in E-Biking
    • #2,895 in Trail Running
    • #3,492 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Region of Waterloo

Mostly uphill with a few quick descents where it pays to carry speed into the next uphill. Scrambler has 2 steeper sections that will challenge newer riders. There is an optional rock rollover to the right of the trail on an uphill and an optional rock on to the left on the last downhill that can be rolled or jumped from.

Access Info

Entrance to the Pines section of Hydrocut trails from the actual hydrocut.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 30 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 747 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 5,414 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to scrambler trailhead (43.428600, -80.586260)
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      Videos

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      Clearing the uphill rock on Scrambler!
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      32:34 | 165 | Jun 5, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
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      3:53 | 251 | Nov 12, 2019 , Kitchener-Waterloo
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      2:58 | 355 | Aug 5, 2019 , Kitchener-Waterloo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scrambler located?
      Scrambler is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.4286, -80.58626.
      ▼ How hard is Scrambler?
      Scrambler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scrambler?
      Scrambler has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,302 ft to 1,380 ft.
      ▼ How long is Scrambler?
      Scrambler is 1,827 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scrambler?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Scrambler. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Scrambler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scrambler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scrambler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Scrambler. The trail is 1,827 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scrambler?
      Scrambler is a very popular trail. There have been 27,337 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28,815 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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