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3,507 ft
Distance
148 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:06:20
Avg time
137 ft
Altitude change
369 ft
Altitude min
508 ft
Altitude max
371 ft
Altitude start
509 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
1,900 ft
Distance climb
351 ft
Distance down
1,253 ft
Distance flat
00:06:20
Avg time

Escalada - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tippogoree Hills Trail Network
    George Town
  • Ref Number
    GT-TH-23
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16204 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56002 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Soar to the summit of Little Tipp. This trail is mostly beginner for the first half (Escalada - Lower) before transitioning into an intermediate trail, with techy pinches and tight switchbacks (Escalada - Upper).

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to escalada-lower trailhead (-41.120650, 146.904230)
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        Escalada (Lower)
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        165 | Jan 4, 2023 , George Town

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Escalada - Lower

        ▼ Where is Escalada - Lower located?
        Escalada - Lower is located in Tippogoree Hills Trail Network, George Town, Australia. It is part of the Tippogoree Hills Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.12065, 146.90423.
        ▼ How hard is Escalada - Lower?
        Escalada - Lower is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escalada - Lower?
        Escalada - Lower has 148 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 369 ft to 508 ft.
        ▼ Is Escalada - Lower a point to point trail?
        Yes, Escalada - Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Escalada - Lower?
        Escalada - Lower is 3,507 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escalada - Lower?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Escalada - Lower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Escalada - Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Escalada - Lower are:
        • December (19 activities)
        • January (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Escalada - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escalada - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Escalada - Lower?
        The estimated time to ride Escalada - Lower is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 3,507 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Escalada - Lower?
        Escalada - Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 937 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,451 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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