more stats
810 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:03:37
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
226 ft
Altitude min
231 ft
Altitude max
228 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
125 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Scratch & Poke Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #318317 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #414340 in Trail Running
    • #292905 in Hiking
    • #33310 in Snowshoeing
    • #33145 in Nordic Skiing
    • #43794 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #60834 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #10,867 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #14,740 in Trail Running
    • #10,260 in Hiking
    • #4,729 in Snowshoeing
    • #2,419 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2,622 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2,123 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Very narrow singletrack with lots of grown in prickers & sticks that will scratch & poke you. And a narrow bridge at the northern end.

Tags
BridgesFaint trail
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Scratch & Poke Trail Reports

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May 13, 2023 @ 7:15am
May 13, 2023
Two trees down, impossible for bikes to avoid. Passable for hikers
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scratch & Poke located?
      Scratch & Poke is located in Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.09227, -71.61918.
      ▼ How hard is Scratch & Poke?
      Scratch & Poke is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scratch & Poke?
      Scratch & Poke has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 226 ft to 231 ft.
      ▼ Is Scratch & Poke a point to point trail?
      Scratch & Poke is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scratch & Poke?
      Scratch & Poke is 810 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scratch & Poke?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scratch & Poke. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scratch & Poke?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scratch & Poke are:
      • October (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Scratch & Poke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scratch & Poke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scratch & Poke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Scratch & Poke. The trail is 810 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scratch & Poke?
      Scratch & Poke is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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