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2,874 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-205 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
151 ft
Altitude min
349 ft
Altitude max
349 ft
Altitude start
151 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-39.8%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
144 ft
Distance climb
2,572 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time
Scratching Post Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaWilder Trails
Newport, Oregon -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2021
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Scratching Post is a 2,874 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Newport Oregon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 37 miles average
6 Months
- 50 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
All
- 132 rides
- Last: Oct 29, 2026
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(44.580900, -124.033660)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 1,258 ft • 7 • Loop • Race •
2025 Coast hills classic course THE COMPLETE COURSE IS ONLY OPEN THE DAY OF THE RACE !!!!!!!!!!
kite-rider
Ride this in the direction shown on the route (Start to finish), otherwise itsba lot of hike a bike.
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