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814 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
226 ft
Altitude min
299 ft
Altitude max
299 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
787 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time

Esscapade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain Reservation
    Peekskill, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91627 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #307927 in Trail Running
    • #142203 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,369 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,463 in Trail Running
    • #3,237 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation

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AI Generated Description

Esscapade is a 814 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Peekskill New York. It has rock slabs. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, rock face and wallride. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
DropsRock slabsWallride
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 21 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 230 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Esscapade Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 5:59pm (America/New_York)
Aug 26, 2026
Not approved
Big tree down in rocks right after starting roller.
Jun 12, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/New_York)
Jun 12, 2026
Dec 20, 2025 @ 11:30am (America/New_York)
Dec 20, 2025
Mar 30, 2024 @ 7:19am
Mar 30, 2024
Sep 23, 2022 @ 11:41am
Sep 23, 2022
 Small tree down on flat past the area that was always blocked.
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on Jun 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Esscapade located?
      Esscapade is located in Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill, New York, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.27329, -73.91398.
      ▼ How hard is Esscapade?
      Esscapade is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Esscapade?
      The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 226 ft to 299 ft.
      ▼ Is Esscapade a point to point trail?
      Esscapade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Esscapade?
      Esscapade is 814 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Esscapade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Esscapade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Esscapade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Esscapade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Esscapade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Esscapade. The trail is 814 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Esscapade?
      Esscapade is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,482 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,633 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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