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3,228 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:05:43
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
1,245 ft
Altitude min
1,290 ft
Altitude max
1,253 ft
Altitude start
1,260 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
1,329 ft
Distance climb
1,102 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:05:43
Avg time

Scratchy S Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Durham Forest Main Tract
    Uxbridge, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #31282 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84756 in Trail Running
    • #89805 in Hiking
    • #1047 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #794 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,997 in Trail Running
    • #2,874 in Hiking
    • #207 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Connector trail leading to Red Oak doubletrack and Oakie Dokey leading to Superfly Alley.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 64 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,743 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 10,384 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Scratchy S Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2026 @ 10:06am (America/Toronto)
Oct 18, 2026
Partially leaf-covered but in great shape. Leave the leaves to protect from the upcoming frost!
Oct 12, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/Toronto)
Oct 12, 2026
Tacky from the recent rain. Some small branches blown down on the trail.
Oct 11, 2026 @ 10:48am (America/Toronto)
Oct 11, 2026
Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:56pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 4, 2026
Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/Toronto)
Sep 12, 2026
some corners are very sandy
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Status:
on Oct 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to scratchy-s trailhead (44.044380, -79.086390)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jonathanthemedic jonathanthemedic
      No arrows where Scratchy and Itchy meet.
      Scratchy to Itchy, wrong way, continue on Scratchy.
      jonathanthemedic jonathanthemedic
      Arrows/direction on Trailforks are wrong. Arrows on the trail point the other direction.
      cycilver cycilver
      This was awesome, probably my favourite trail in Durham forest.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scratchy S located?
      Scratchy S is located in Durham Forest Main Tract, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Durham Forest Main Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.04438, -79.08639.
      ▼ How hard is Scratchy S?
      Scratchy S is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scratchy S?
      Scratchy S has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,245 ft to 1,290 ft.
      ▼ Is Scratchy S a point to point trail?
      Scratchy S is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scratchy S?
      Scratchy S is 3,228 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scratchy S?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scratchy S. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scratchy S?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scratchy S are:
      • September (695 activities)
      • July (690 activities)
      • June (678 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Scratchy S? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scratchy S are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scratchy S?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Scratchy S. The trail is 3,228 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scratchy S?
      Scratchy S is a very popular trail. There have been 31,744 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33,289 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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