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712 ft
Distance
-52 ft
Descent
00:00:29
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
156 ft
Altitude min
207 ft
Altitude max
207 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
666 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:00:29
Avg time

Escape Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Kettles Trails
    Coupeville, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56749 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83160 in E-Biking
    • #15502 in Trail Running
    • #70172 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    WA State Parks

Gradual ups and downs. Smooth trail

Access Info

Turn Off from "Kettles Trail"

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 464 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Mar 1, 2026 @ 8:47am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Mar 6, 2022 @ 10:00am
Mar 6, 2022
 BUDU #4 Cookin in the Kettles - absolute "hero dirt"
Apr 10, 2021 @ 4:52pm
Apr 10, 2021
 Great conditions, despite last night's rain.
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Ideal
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        Directions to escape-28375 trailhead (48.218170, -122.742830)
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        Mar 23, 2008 @ 11:05pm
        Mar 23, 2008

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        The Escape
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        16:47 | 25131 | May 28, 2013 , Coupeville
        Escape Europe, Whistler BC
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        3:06 | 8841 | Jul 27, 2014 , Coupeville
        Whistler 2011 - escape from the flats of Ontario
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        4:39 | 465 | Oct 30, 2011 , Coupeville
        TeamC4 race training, Lee Jackson
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        4:17 | 529 | May 13, 2010 , Coupeville

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Escape

        ▼ Where is Escape located?
        Escape is located in The Kettles Trails, Coupeville, Washington, United States. It is part of the The Kettles Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.21817, -122.74283.
        ▼ How hard is Escape?
        Escape is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escape?
        The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 156 ft to 207 ft.
        ▼ Is Escape a point to point trail?
        Escape is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Escape?
        Escape is 712 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escape?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Escape. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Escape?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Escape are:
        • July (86 activities)
        • August (56 activities)
        • May (54 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Escape? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escape are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Escape?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Escape. The trail is 712 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Escape?
        Escape is a very popular trail. There have been 1,711 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,513 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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