more stats
2,552 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
283 ft
Altitude min
308 ft
Altitude max
302 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
568 ft
Distance climb
978 ft
Distance down
1,007 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
Avg time

Scratch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laburnum Road
    Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47710 in E-Biking
    • #139308 in Trail Running
    • #118574 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #558 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,324 in E-Biking
    • #8,079 in Trail Running
    • #6,419 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A shorter trail due to recent logging but still the same, fun option.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 252 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Scratch Trail Reports

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Jul 20, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Vancouver)
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Dec 9, 2025 @ 10:03am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 9, 2025
Jan 25, 2025 @ 7:20pm
Jan 25, 2025
 good shape, no impediments and nice dirt
Aug 30, 2023 @ 1:57pm
Aug 30, 2023
 all good although some of it runs through a logged area. but the trail is rideable and clear
Jul 16, 2023 @ 4:18pm
Jul 16, 2023
 logged out
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on Jul 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scratch located?
      Scratch is located in Laburnum Road, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Laburnum Road trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.34111, -124.48542.
      ▼ How hard is Scratch?
      Scratch is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scratch?
      Scratch has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 283 ft to 308 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 2,552 ft 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 6 minutes to ride Scratch. The trail is 2,552 ft 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 very popular trail. There have been 498 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 508 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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