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1.4 miles
Distance
-1,031 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time
-1,031 ft
Altitude change
406 ft
Altitude min
1,436 ft
Altitude max
1,436 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-54.1%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
108 ft
Distance flat
00:07:37
Avg time
Scoby Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaNorth Slope Trails
Olympia, Washington -
AKACapital Forest Downhill
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (7 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerWA State DNR
Scoby is a purpose-built, one-way mountain bike trail and the crown jewel of the North Slope Trails system on the north side of Capitol Forest. This trail has it all. Steeps, tabletop jumps, huge berms, rocks, roots, trees. Scoby is a true DH run. Either shuttle or ride A-Line to the top of this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 67 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
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- 433 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to scoby trailhead
(47.041710, -123.191120)
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Where is Scoby located?
Scoby is located in North Slope Trails, Olympia, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Slope Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.04171, -123.19112.
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How hard is Scoby?
Scoby is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Scoby?
The trail has 1,031 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 406 ft to 1,436 ft.
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Is Scoby a point to point trail?
Yes, Scoby is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
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