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3,228 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:05:26
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
00:05:26
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Scratchy S Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Durham Forest Main Tract
    Uxbridge, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #18830 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2081 in Trail Running
    • #3175 in Hiking
    • #522 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 49 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,342 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 9,866 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
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        Directions to scratchy-s trailhead (44.044380, -79.086390)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Scratchy S

        ▼ 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:
        • July (822 activities)
        • June (692 activities)
        • August (572 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 5 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 30,496 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31,922 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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