more stats
3,241 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:04:56
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
953 ft
Altitude min
980 ft
Altitude max
969 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
1,394 ft
Distance climb
1,099 ft
Distance down
748 ft
Distance flat
00:04:56
Avg time

Burning Tree Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90297 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102898 in E-Biking
    • #102327 in Trail Running
    • #325993 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #196 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #110 in E-Biking
    • #271 in Trail Running
    • #1,003 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden

Primarily a connector trail between the 2 sides of the mountain, Burning Tree is a very exposed XC route offering some great views of the lake.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 87 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Burning Tree Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2024 @ 9:09am
Jul 28, 2024
Sep 20, 2023 @ 4:46am
Sep 20, 2023
Jul 16, 2023 @ 10:51am
Jul 16, 2023
Big trees down on both ends of the trail. Both are easy to get over, but still a problem.
Feb 20, 2023 @ 6:38pm
Feb 20, 2023
Jul 15, 2022 @ 6:30pm
Jul 15, 2022
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on Jul 28, 2024
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burning Tree located?
      Burning Tree is located in Sugarcamp Mountain, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Sugarcamp Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.70933, -82.74074.
      ▼ How hard is Burning Tree?
      Burning Tree is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burning Tree?
      Burning Tree has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 953 ft to 980 ft.
      ▼ Is Burning Tree a point to point trail?
      Burning Tree is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burning Tree?
      Burning Tree is 3,241 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burning Tree?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burning Tree. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Burning Tree?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Burning Tree are:
      • October (10 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Burning Tree? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burning Tree are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burning Tree?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Burning Tree. The trail is 3,241 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burning Tree?
      Burning Tree is a very popular trail. There have been 446 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 461 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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