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5,171 ft
Distance
291 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:12:29
Avg time
283 ft
Altitude change
6,510 ft
Altitude min
6,802 ft
Altitude max
6,510 ft
Altitude start
6,795 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-3.8%
Grade max
45%
Grade min
4,423 ft
Distance climb
374 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:12:29
Avg time

Escalator, Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Star Ranch
    Kamas, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46798 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16624 in Trail Running
    • #28404 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Middle climbing section but can be used to go down as well. Just a bit more difficult and steep compared to the main climbing trail. Berms make the up and down easy to carry speed through the turns. But not really intermediate down, pretty smooth, just a bit of a grunt up.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Escalator, Lower

        ▼ Where is Escalator, Lower located?
        Escalator, Lower is located in High Star Ranch, Kamas, Utah, United States. It is part of the High Star Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.65639, -111.27258.
        ▼ How hard is Escalator, Lower?
        Escalator, Lower is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escalator, Lower?
        Escalator, Lower has 291 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,510 ft to 6,802 ft.
        ▼ Is Escalator, Lower a point to point trail?
        Escalator, Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Escalator, Lower?
        Escalator, Lower is 5,171 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escalator, Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Escalator, Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Escalator, Lower?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Escalator, Lower are:
        • July (134 activities)
        • September (101 activities)
        • June (77 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Escalator, Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escalator, Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Escalator, Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Escalator, Lower. The trail is 5,171 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Escalator, Lower?
        Escalator, Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 3,349 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,891 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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