more stats
1,033 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:01:27
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
4,595 ft
Altitude min
4,650 ft
Altitude max
4,646 ft
Altitude start
4,595 ft
Altitude end
-4.935%
Grade
-19.287%
Grade max
6.22%
Grade min
225 ft
Distance climb
655 ft
Distance down
152 ft
Distance flat
00:01:27
Avg time

Escape Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab Brand Trails
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 85 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42445 in Trail Running
    • #232264 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Great way to drop out of Deadmans over to Sidewinder; or to enter the Brand Trails system when riding up the bike path from town.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 48 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 326 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on May 2, 2026
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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      Directions to escape trailhead (38.638560, -109.653340)

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      Mar 10, 2015 @ 8:18am
      Mar 10, 2015

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      0:58 | 41 | Mar 13, 2015 , Moab
      Miranda and Katrina's Bodacious Journey
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      4:25 | 47291 | Mar 8, 2014 , Moab

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Escape located?
      Escape is located in Moab Brand Trails, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Moab Brand Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.63856, -109.65334.
      How hard is Escape?
      Escape is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.935%.
      What is the elevation gain for Escape?
      Escape has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,595 ft to 4,650 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 1,033 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.
      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 1,033 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 2,121 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,505 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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