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3,586 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:10:40
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
6,181 ft
Altitude min
6,212 ft
Altitude max
6,200 ft
Altitude start
6,181 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
909 ft
Distance climb
1,913 ft
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat
00:10:40
Avg time

Bison Escape Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Applecross MTB Trails
    Orderville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24180 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99593 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Zion Mountain Ranch

Bison Escape is an xc style black diamond Tech trail. It has a lot of rocks, some exposure, and some skinny sections. It's an enjoyable challenge, and definitely the most difficult, yet slowest trail in the system. It has lots of optional lines, including some steep rolls, and a drop or two. it connects back so you can either climb a minute more and hit Bison Chute, or drop right into Lunar Ride.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bison Escape

        ▼ Where is Bison Escape located?
        Bison Escape is located in Applecross MTB Trails, Orderville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Applecross MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.25166, -112.83867.
        ▼ How hard is Bison Escape?
        Bison Escape is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bison Escape?
        Bison Escape has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,181 ft to 6,212 ft.
        ▼ Is Bison Escape a point to point trail?
        Yes, Bison Escape is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bison Escape?
        Bison Escape is 3,586 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bison Escape?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bison Escape. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bison Escape?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bison Escape are:
        • October (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bison Escape? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bison Escape are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bison Escape?
        The estimated time to ride Bison Escape is approximately 11 minutes. The trail is 3,586 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Bison Escape?
        Bison Escape is a moderately popular trail. There have been 139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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