2.6 miles
Distance
348 ft
Climb
-582 ft
Descent
00:18:57
Avg time

Escalator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Global Ranking
    #128314 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64764 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking

Escalator is primarily designed to be a climb route to access the Sugarcamp Trailhead. Definitely check for trail updates before using this route, as maintenance is a daunting task and it tends to get a bit overgrown with thorns at times. The climb isn't nearly as difficult as it appears, but be prepared to spend about 30 minutes of intermediate climbing with no shade.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Escalator multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -234 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,068 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,342 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,325 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,093 ft
  • Grade
    -1.7%
  • Grade max
    -48%
  • Grade min
    34.2%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    1,194 ft
  • Avg time
    00:18:57
  • Avg reverse time
    00:29:51
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on Jun 27, 2023
Dry
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      Escalator Trail Reports

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      Jun 27, 2023 @ 3:03pm
      Jun 27, 2023
      		 Closed until further notice due to weeds.
      Jun 27, 2023 @ 3:03pm
      Jun 27, 2023
      		 Has been mowed but still expect some briars and low hanging stuff in spots. Pretty much passable for now.
      Apr 14, 2023 @ 3:09am
      Apr 14, 2023
      Feb 21, 2023 @ 2:38am
      Feb 21, 2023
      Feb 19, 2023 @ 4:20am
      Feb 19, 2023
      		 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail Trail is totally blocked by 2 large fallen trees at the end of lodge view heading up towards escalator
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 11 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      All
      • 174 rides
      • Last: Sep 11, 2023

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      Jun 27, 2023 @ 3:03pm
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      Dec 18, 2017 @ 11:53am
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      147 |
      Dec 18, 2017 @ 11:53am
      Dec 18, 2017

      Routes with this trail

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      The Most Challenging Climb Route7 miles
      Possible Sugarcamp Loop8 miles
      BGMC 2022 LOOP - SC race7 miles

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      Escalator: Along for the Ride with Chace Caudill
      741 | Dec 18, 2017 , Prestonsburg

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