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4,009 ft
Distance
227 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:08:14
Avg time
215 ft
Altitude change
410 ft
Altitude min
625 ft
Altitude max
410 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
25.4%
Grade min
3,061 ft
Distance climb
515 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:08:14
Avg time

Escalade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area
    Redland City
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1044 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3684 in E-Biking
    • #153014 in Trail Running
    • #98788 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #54 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #124 in E-Biking
    • #5,145 in Trail Running
    • #3,354 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Can ride all year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Redland City Council

Escalade provides an enjoyable climb to the downhill hub at the top of Westy's. For the trip down, there are small jump features, doubles and big berms to enjoy.

Access Info

Access via Summit Track opposite Leo Lands

Tags
BermsJumpsSummit

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 193 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,083 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
Status:
on Jul 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Jordzta
      If your looking for a fun trail, near the start switch to metamorphic and take the A line. It is so much better.
      Jeff74Brisbane
      Rode 20mins after heavy rain. Drainage is exceptional on this trial. Well done!
      Trail has plenty of grip.
      Mattressback
      Awesome trail very fun and cannot wait for the rest of the tracks to be finished ????????????????????????

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Escalade located?
      Escalade is located in Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area, Redland City, Australia. It is part of the Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.60946, 153.20663.
      ▼ How hard is Escalade?
      Escalade is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escalade?
      Escalade has 227 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 410 ft to 625 ft.
      ▼ Is Escalade a point to point trail?
      Escalade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Escalade?
      Escalade is 4,009 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escalade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Escalade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Escalade?
      Escalade is best visited during: Can ride all year round.
      ▼ How do I access Escalade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escalade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Escalade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Escalade. The trail is 4,009 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Escalade?
      Escalade is a very popular trail. There have been 14,647 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30,991 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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