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4.0 miles
Distance
325 ft
Climb
-295 ft
Descent
00:29:10
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
1,358 ft
Altitude min
1,498 ft
Altitude max
1,358 ft
Altitude start
1,391 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
22.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:29:10
Avg time
Esker Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaCAMBA Cable Cluster
Cable, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 100 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerBayfield County Forest
This trail follows a rocky glacial esker with significant climbing north to south. Provides the western access to Danky Dank/Treasure Trace and the Rock Lake system.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
All
- 67 rides
- Last: Jul 5, 2026
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(46.188970, -91.237190)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Esker
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Where is Esker located?
Esker is located in CAMBA Cable Cluster, Cable, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the CAMBA Cable Cluster trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.18897, -91.23719.
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How hard is Esker?
Esker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Esker?
Esker has 325 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 295 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,358 ft to 1,498 ft.
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Is Esker a point to point trail?
Esker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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