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3.0 miles
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-1,274 ft
Descent
00:47:13
Avg time
-1,216 ft
Altitude change
1,429 ft
Altitude min
2,675 ft
Altitude max
2,675 ft
Altitude start
1,460 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-35%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
1,214 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,053 ft
Distance flat
00:47:13
Avg time

Eska Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sutton-Alpine
    , Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124038 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #319603 in Trail Running
    • #59686 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #271 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #1,282 in Trail Running
    • #451 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Narrow single track with tight berms

Tags
AlpineBermsBridgesFaint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Eska Falls Trail Reports

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May 29, 2020 @ 9:36am
May 29, 2020
Fantastic. Not a typical MTB trail by contemporary standards, but undeniably satisfies the terms of the Mountain+Bike=Awesome equation. GPS...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eska Falls located?
      Eska Falls is located in Sutton-Alpine, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Sutton-Alpine trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.76932, -148.9023.
      ▼ How hard is Eska Falls?
      Eska Falls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eska Falls?
      Eska Falls has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,429 ft to 2,675 ft.
      ▼ Is Eska Falls a point to point trail?
      Eska Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Eska Falls?
      Eska Falls is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eska Falls?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eska Falls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Eska Falls?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Eska Falls are:
      • September (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Eska Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Eska Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Eska Falls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Eska Falls. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Eska Falls?
      Eska Falls is a very popular trail. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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