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3.1 miles
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-638 ft
Descent
00:20:12
Avg time
-520 ft
Altitude change
3,201 ft
Altitude min
3,774 ft
Altitude max
3,730 ft
Altitude start
3,209 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-28.8%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
3,911 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,067 ft
Distance flat
00:20:12
Avg time
Scotts Flat Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHarmony/Washington Ridge
Nevada City, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonall season
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
Pretty fun trail. Primarily ridden downhill, but open to uphill traffic (who have the right of way). Best way up is on the road, though. And best karma.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 129 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 1,413 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Directions to scotts-flat-trail trailhead
(39.287440, -120.941370)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scotts Flat Trail
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Where is Scotts Flat Trail located?
Scotts Flat Trail is located in Harmony/Washington Ridge, Nevada City, California, United States. It is part of the Harmony/Washington Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.28744, -120.94137.
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How hard is Scotts Flat Trail?
Scotts Flat Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Scotts Flat Trail?
Scotts Flat Trail has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 638 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,201 ft to 3,774 ft.
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Is Scotts Flat Trail a point to point trail?
Scotts Flat Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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