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981 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:00:59
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
1,049 ft
Altitude min
1,160 ft
Altitude max
1,160 ft
Altitude start
1,050 ft
Altitude end
-11.3%
Grade
-30%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
948 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:00:59
Avg time

Professor X Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6683 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Hillbilly Avengers

Entry to Professor X is off of Burly near the top of the mountain. Combine this trail with Hellbender and B-line creek section to make one of the longest runs on the mountain. Expect tight turns, steep sections, flowy turns, small drops and one table top jump.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Professor X located?
        Professor X is located in Sugarcamp Mountain, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Sugarcamp Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.70644, -82.74783.
        ▼ How hard is Professor X?
        Professor X is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Professor X?
        The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,049 ft to 1,160 ft.
        ▼ Is Professor X a point to point trail?
        Yes, Professor X is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Professor X?
        Professor X is 981 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Professor X?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Professor X. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Professor X? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Professor X are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Professor X?
        The estimated time to ride Professor X is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 981 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Professor X?
        Professor X is a very popular trail. There have been 293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 470 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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