1.7 miles
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-275 ft
Descent
00:12:34
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The Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Global Ranking
    #57318 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63241 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

Nice, flowy singletrack with a backwoods cross-country feel as opposed to most of the more difficult trails in the Sugarcamp MTB trail system. The Bluff consists of several segments due to its length (Initiation, Knuckles, Yella Gate, Mikie's Berms, and Rainbow Connection). The trail is pretty self explanatory, and all paths lead to Reclamation Loop.

The preferred access is to follow the fire road from the parking lot about 1/4 mile until you reach a pipeline easement at the ridge. The Bluff trailhead sign is just a hundred or so feet up the easement on your right.

The Bluff continues along the steep slope through the named sections moving west and into more difficult terrain. The view of the lake reveals itself in flashes and glimpses, but you really have to keep your hands on the handlebars as you approach the steep switchbacks near the western end.

As you descend toward the campground on long switchbacks, you'll pass through an "Indian marker tree" which is a truly unique experience.
The trail connects with Reclamation Loop, which provides access to several other trails, or an easy doubletrack ride back to the parking lot.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for The Bluff multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -135 ft
  • Altitude min
    710 ft
  • Altitude max
    875 ft
  • Altitude start
    845 ft
  • Altitude end
    709 ft
  • Grade
    -1.5%
  • Grade max
    -27.2%
  • Grade min
    21.3%
  • Distance climb
    3,130 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    732 ft
  • Avg time
    00:12:34
  • Avg reverse time
    00:20:54
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on Sep 20, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      The Bluff Trail Reports

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      Sep 20, 2023 @ 4:46am
      Sep 20, 2023
      Sep 10, 2023 @ 6:10am
      Sep 10, 2023
      		 Some small debris but still good.
      Jun 28, 2023 @ 5:59am
      Jun 28, 2023
      May 9, 2023 @ 6:03am
      May 9, 2023
      		 Trees down
      Oct 14, 2022 @ 9:16am
      Oct 14, 2022
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      6 Months
      • 5 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      All
      • 55 rides
      • Last: Dec 28, 2024

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      May 9, 2023 @ 6:00am
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      Jul 28, 2018 @ 10:59am
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      Dec 18, 2017 @ 12:02pm
      Dec 18, 2017
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      Dec 18, 2017 @ 11:55am
      Dec 18, 2017

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