more stats
3,602 ft
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:07:32
Avg time
133 ft
Altitude change
480 ft
Altitude min
632 ft
Altitude max
495 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
1,585 ft
Distance climb
564 ft
Distance down
1,407 ft
Distance flat
00:07:32
Avg time

Escalada - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    GT-TH-24
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #20543 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,064 in Mountain Biking · Australia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • eBike Allowed

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).

Tags
SummitTight and twisty
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to escalada-upper trailhead (-41.128200, 146.909300)

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      6:32 | 218 | Jun 3, 2024 , George Town

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Escalada - Upper located?
      Escalada - Upper 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 -41.1282, 146.9093.
      ▼ How hard is Escalada - Upper?
      Escalada - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escalada - Upper?
      Escalada - Upper has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 480 ft to 632 ft.
      ▼ How long is Escalada - Upper?
      Escalada - Upper is 3,602 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escalada - Upper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Escalada - Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Escalada - Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Escalada - Upper are:
      • January (14 activities)
      • November (10 activities)
      • February (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Escalada - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escalada - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Escalada - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Escalada - Upper. The trail is 3,602 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Escalada - Upper?
      Escalada - Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 793 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 968 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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