more stats
653 ft
Distance
-128 ft
Descent
1,315 ft
High Point
-128 ft
Altitude change
1,186 ft
Altitude min
1,314 ft
Altitude start
1,188 ft
Altitude end
-19.6%
Grade
-36.6%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
13 ft
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down

Upper Professor X Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #150039 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024

Take this trail to Professor X, Hellbender, and B-Line to create a sustained downhill run from the top. Expect tight turns and steep sections. The trail will flow directly into Professor X.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: May 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Professor X located?
      Upper 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 37.70566, -82.74779.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Professor X?
      Upper Professor X is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 19.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Professor X?
      The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,186 ft to 1,315 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Professor X a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Professor X is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Professor X?
      Upper Professor X is 653 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Professor X?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Professor X. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Professor X? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Professor X are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Professor X?
      Upper Professor X is a very popular trail. There have been 121 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 184 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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