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1.7 miles
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-275 ft
Descent
00:12:34
Avg time
-135 ft
Altitude change
710 ft
Altitude min
875 ft
Altitude max
845 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
3,130 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
732 ft
Distance flat
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
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137828 in Trail Running
    • #131826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Rock Garden

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

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May 30, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/New_York)
May 30, 2026
 Tree down
Sep 20, 2023 @ 4:46am
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Sep 10, 2023 @ 6:10am
Sep 10, 2023
 Some small debris but still good.
Jun 28, 2023 @ 5:59am
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May 9, 2023 @ 6:03am
May 9, 2023
 Trees down
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        BGMC Sugarcamp XC 2025
        4 miles • 581 ft • 5 • Loop • Race •
        This loop is close to previous years loops, just slightly shorter. The route is technical, a fair amount...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Bluff

        ▼ Where is The Bluff located?
        The Bluff is located in Sugarcamp Mountain, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Sugarcamp Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.71544, -82.72554.
        ▼ How hard is The Bluff?
        The Bluff is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Bluff?
        The Bluff has 43 m of elevation gain. The trail has 84 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 216 m to 267 m.
        ▼ Is The Bluff a point to point trail?
        The Bluff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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