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2,297 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
55 ft
Altitude min
81 ft
Altitude max
78 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
725 ft
Distance climb
1,017 ft
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time

Scuttle Hole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Calverton Pine Barrens
    Wading River, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #222765 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352847 in Trail Running
    • #340643 in Hiking
    • #5285 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,830 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #6,298 in Trail Running
    • #7,095 in Hiking
    • #139 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation

Scuttlehole is the toughest of the five black diamonds at Calverton. It starts with a bumpy fast downhill down into the hole, then turns uphill for the toughest climb at Calverton, levels off, goes through a couple of tight trees, then turns back toward the main loop for the climb out.

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Use trails at your own risk. Hidden hazards may exist.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 208 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Scuttle Hole Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2025 @ 6:12am
Apr 27, 2025
 big tree hanging qt the end of scuttle hole and main. no base on the tree
Nov 3, 2024 @ 8:30am
Nov 3, 2024
 Big tree down 2ft diameter across path as you finish the loop and continue on main trail
Jun 30, 2023 @ 5:03am
Jun 30, 2023
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Mar 29, 2023 @ 5:47pm
Mar 29, 2023
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Feb 5, 2023 @ 12:46am
Feb 5, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scuttle Hole located?
      Scuttle Hole is located in Calverton Pine Barrens, Wading River, New York, United States. It is part of the Calverton Pine Barrens trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.93196, -72.8239.
      ▼ How hard is Scuttle Hole?
      Scuttle Hole is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scuttle Hole?
      Scuttle Hole has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 55 ft to 81 ft.
      ▼ Is Scuttle Hole a point to point trail?
      Yes, Scuttle Hole is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scuttle Hole?
      Scuttle Hole is 2,297 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scuttle Hole?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Scuttle Hole. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Scuttle Hole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scuttle Hole are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scuttle Hole?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Scuttle Hole. The trail is 2,297 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scuttle Hole?
      Scuttle Hole is a moderately popular trail. There have been 709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 728 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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