more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
407 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:19:56
Avg time
394 ft
Altitude change
891 ft
Altitude min
1,285 ft
Altitude max
891 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
492 ft
Distance down
889 ft
Distance flat
00:19:56
Avg time

Burly Man Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86718 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94840 in E-Biking
    • #305606 in Trail Running
    • #296438 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #187 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #94 in E-Biking
    • #854 in Trail Running
    • #936 in 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

Burly Man is designed primarily as a climb route to access the trails on the northern portion of the property (Escalator serves the opposite side), although it is an enjoyable XC style downhill as well. The climb is very manageable until the last 1/4 mile or so, which becomes very challenging...so bring your climbing legs.

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  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 89 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Burly Man Trail Reports

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on Oct 23, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burly Man located?
      Burly Man is located in Sugarcamp Mountain, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Sugarcamp Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.70941, -82.7426.
      ▼ How hard is Burly Man?
      Burly Man is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burly Man?
      Burly Man has 407 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 891 ft to 1,285 ft.
      ▼ Is Burly Man a point to point trail?
      Burly Man is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burly Man?
      Burly Man is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burly Man?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burly Man. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Burly Man? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burly Man are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burly Man?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Burly Man. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burly Man?
      Burly Man is a very popular trail. There have been 447 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 442 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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