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5,089 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
00:07:34
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
847 ft
Altitude min
900 ft
Altitude max
885 ft
Altitude start
850 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
1,969 ft
Distance climb
2,700 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:07:34
Avg time

9-Toe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110863 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #292835 in Trail Running
    • #290817 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

Accessed at Switchback Trail's only turn, 9-Toe offers riders with plenty of challenges. You'll be barraged with roots, tight turns and many rocks, with smooth sections in between that almost allow you to catch your breath. Most riders prefer riding it in a counter-clockwise direction. The lower section is faster and easier for intermediate riders and the upper is more technical for more advanced riders.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 28, 2023 @ 5:59am
Jun 28, 2023
Feb 14, 2023 @ 7:38pm
Feb 14, 2023
 Tree down on upper 9 toe
Oct 16, 2022 @ 1:09am
Oct 16, 2022
 Lots of leaves and got rained on while riding. Trails seems to hold up well when wet. Take extra care when going over roots/rocks.
Oct 12, 2022 @ 9:56am
Oct 12, 2022
 Clear, just a bit of leaves
Jul 15, 2022 @ 6:30pm
Jul 15, 2022
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        Directions to 9toe trailhead (37.712790, -82.729710)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 9-Toe

        ▼ Where is 9-Toe located?
        9-Toe is located in Sugarcamp Mountain, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Sugarcamp Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.71279, -82.72971.
        ▼ How hard is 9-Toe?
        9-Toe is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 9-Toe?
        9-Toe has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 847 ft to 900 ft.
        ▼ Is 9-Toe a point to point trail?
        9-Toe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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