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1.2 miles
Distance
128 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:07:18
Avg time
82 ft
Altitude change
7,817 ft
Altitude min
7,914 ft
Altitude max
7,817 ft
Altitude start
7,900 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
3,891 ft
Distance climb
1,732 ft
Distance down
817 ft
Distance flat
00:07:18
Avg time

Scratch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Eagle
    Eagle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104574 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141853 in Trail Running
    • #360720 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,113 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,150 in Trail Running
    • #7,490 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

*Closed to bikes Dec 1 - Apr 15 each year to protect deer/elk populations

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 77 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Scratch Trail Reports

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May 16, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Denver)
May 16, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 16, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 1:00am (America/Denver)
Dec 1, 2025
 reporter This trail is closed seasonally to all users from 12/1 thru 4/15 to protect deer and elk habitat.
Sep 19, 2025 @ 8:20am (America/Denver)
Sep 19, 2025
Apr 16, 2025 @ 12:03am
Apr 16, 2025
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Status:
on May 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scratch located?
      Scratch is located in West Eagle, Eagle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the West Eagle trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.60428, -106.84854.
      ▼ How hard is Scratch?
      Scratch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scratch?
      Scratch has 128 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,817 ft to 7,914 ft.
      ▼ Is Scratch a point to point trail?
      Scratch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scratch?
      Scratch is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scratch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scratch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Scratch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scratch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scratch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Scratch. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scratch?
      Scratch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 739 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 770 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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