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| Hiking | 3.82 Miles |
711 AEG |
| | Hiking | 3.82 Miles | 2 Hrs 4 Mns | | 1.85 mph |
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| partners | | After our shortened Oakley Ridge hike we wanted a shorter hike to wrap up the first full day of our Sept 2025 Utah hike-cation. Although on trails primarily geared to MTB's, being within 5 miles or so, this one fit the bill.
NOTE: Some signs/sites/maps spell the trail incorrectly as Escalador
We began the ascent on Escalator Trail, which was MUCH easier than our earlier Oakley Ridge climb, now following a series of long, moderate switchbacks. Which of course, is GREAT for MTB's. Too bad we didn't bring ours along... but then again this is Tracey's Utah hiking vacation, I'm just the co-planner.
While the climb was easy, there was no shade and very little scenery worthy of mention, but then again, it's a MTB trail.
Once at the junction of four trails (Escalator, Saddle Loop, RADke & Bottoms Up), we noticed a partial structure of sorts. At the time we had no idea what it may have been, all I see on the map is Base Camp, for what, I have no idea.
Whatever, we sat down on the steps to finish off the lunch which had been left un-finished due to bees earlier in Seymour Canyon.
After the break we returned via RADke Trail, which, deemed as a MTB high difficulty trail, it was a bit of a challenge, even with trekking poles. If I recall correctly, there was a small sign at the top denoting it as MTB-only, but between observing two other pairs of boot prints and wishing to close-the-loop, we continued on down. As mentioned, it was a bit more work but there was a just a tad better scenery and one large tree for shade.
Not a trail I'd recommend hiking in warmer weather, but it were within 10 miles of home, I'd mountain-bike it on a regular basis. (FAR better than my regular go-to along Bush Highway)
FINAL NOTE: This MTB trail system is on private property, part of the High Star Ranch community. Access is from Utah State Route 32 > Buck Rail Drive > High Star Drive > Parking area. |
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