more stats
1,086 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:02:42
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
785 ft
Altitude min
843 ft
Altitude max
838 ft
Altitude start
784 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
863 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:02:42
Avg time

The Escape Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kirkhill Forest
    Aberdeen
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105203 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26226 in E-Biking
    • #145859 in Trail Running
    • #135465 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,608 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,452 in E-Biking
    • #3,645 in Trail Running
    • #2,557 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Commission Scotland

Rough trail with rocky sections and slippery roots.

Tags
RockyRooty

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 91 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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The Escape Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2026 @ 8:30pm (Europe/London)
Aug 2, 2026
 Top section appears to have had a trim. Lower section still has a taste for blood but perfectly rideable.
Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:23pm (Europe/London)
Jul 16, 2026
 2nd half very overgrown, long sleeves required
Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:35pm (Europe/London)
Apr 19, 2026
 Perfectly rideable but the heather could do with a good trim.
Sep 18, 2025 @ 7:32pm (Europe/London)
Sep 18, 2025
 Can make it all the way down but the heather is becoming overgrown on the trail
Feb 18, 2023 @ 4:32am
Feb 18, 2023
 Running well.
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Status:
on Aug 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 ★ 75%
      2 ★ 25%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Scottemtb
      0 flow
      Would recommend the tower decent over it for sure
      surreyhillstrailco surreyhillstrailco
      Overgrown at the bottom, needs some work. I would say the main footpath up is better

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Escape located?
      The Escape is located in Kirkhill Forest, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kirkhill Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 57.20467, -2.2592.
      ▼ How hard is The Escape?
      The Escape is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 4.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Escape?
      The Escape has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 785 ft to 843 ft.
      ▼ Is The Escape a point to point trail?
      The Escape is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Escape?
      The Escape is 1,086 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Escape?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Escape. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Escape? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Escape are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Escape?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Escape. The trail is 1,086 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Escape?
      The Escape is a very popular trail. There have been 764 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 800 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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