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1,214 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
00:03:39
Avg time
59 ft
Altitude change
2,149 ft
Altitude min
2,209 ft
Altitude max
2,151 ft
Altitude start
2,208 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
994 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:03:39
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Scared Cat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48653 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15644 in E-Biking
    • #16537 in Trail Running
    • #20635 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance

Short segment of single track that's a popular route to end your descending ride on the Ezzy side of Beacon. A few smaller jumps, flow and a couple up and over rock gardens. Also common for riders to climb this trail to access The Myth or fire road double track, be aware of traffic in both directions.

Access Info

If starting at the Esmeralda trail head with the intention to climb, after the initial short climb to the fire road head to the right.

Trail Supporters
  • Vince Poff
    Builder
  • Ben Tobin
    Builder
  • Dave Lafrance
    Builder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to scared-cat-50705 trailhead (47.689540, -117.348130)

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        65
        5 mile scrimmage course
        5 miles • 839 ft • 6 •
        Up Mineral Springs and Ezzy to , Twins to , back up , down and to , back down Mineral Springs to .
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        Family Scrimmage Loop (2 miles)
        2 miles • 397 ft • 3 •
        to Ezzy climb, at Saddle cut to down to , back down (or for more advanced riders) and back down to via .
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        Intro to Ezzy
        5 miles • 948 ft • 7 •
        This route is a great introduction to the side of Beacon for advanced beginner riders. Discover the main...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Scared Cat

        ▼ Where is Scared Cat located?
        Scared Cat is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.68954, -117.34813.
        ▼ How hard is Scared Cat?
        Scared Cat is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scared Cat?
        Scared Cat has 57 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,149 ft to 2,209 ft.
        ▼ Is Scared Cat a point to point trail?
        Scared Cat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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