more stats
1,801 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
108 ft
Altitude change
849 ft
Altitude min
956 ft
Altitude max
849 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
29%
Grade min
1,375 ft
Distance climb
269 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

Missing Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #141400 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122222 in E-Biking
    • #341765 in Trail Running
    • #107894 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #305 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #143 in E-Biking
    • #963 in Trail Running
    • #390 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Fast downhill option to the Bluff or tough climb to access Burning Tree, Beyond Missing Link, and Lodge View.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 37 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Missing Link Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2021 @ 12:14pm
Aug 9, 2021
Multi-branch obstruction cleared. There is still a down 7” dia. log, laying perpendicular to the trail floor, roughly 45m from the cleared...
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on May 6, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      12 miles • 1,818 ft • 9 •
      Starts from Sugarcamp trailhead and loops back to it
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      • By thortonwilder00 Hillbilly & contributors
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Missing Link located?
      Missing Link is located in Sugarcamp Mountain, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Sugarcamp Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.71257, -82.73397.
      ▼ How hard is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Missing Link?
      Missing Link has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 849 ft to 956 ft.
      ▼ Is Missing Link a point to point trail?
      Missing Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is 1,801 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Missing Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Missing Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Missing Link?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Missing Link are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Missing Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Missing Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Missing Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Missing Link. The trail is 1,801 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is a moderately popular trail. There have been 164 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 167 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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