more stats
902 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
524 ft
Altitude min
549 ft
Altitude max
547 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time

MTB skills loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Albemarle High School
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #323473 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141204 in Trail Running
    • #310115 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,024 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,232 in Trail Running
    • #2,790 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Albemarle Parks and Rec

Small easy loop just off the Journey Fields, with some remnants of old skinnies & other small features. Only open during non-school hours.

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Skinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Jul 8, 2026
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MTB skills loop Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2025 @ 10:11am (America/New_York)
Sep 13, 2025
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Aug 19, 2025 @ 4:40pm
Aug 19, 2025
 reporter Only a small tree down, just call it a feature on the skills loop.
Jun 1, 2025 @ 8:33am
Jun 1, 2025
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Apr 12, 2025 @ 8:20am
Apr 12, 2025
 reporter Tree down
Jan 27, 2024 @ 11:22am
Jan 27, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MTB skills loop located?
      MTB skills loop is located in Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Albemarle High School trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.07794, -78.51046.
      ▼ How hard is MTB skills loop?
      MTB skills loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MTB skills loop?
      MTB skills loop has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 524 ft to 549 ft.
      ▼ Is MTB skills loop a point to point trail?
      MTB skills loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MTB skills loop?
      MTB skills loop is 902 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MTB skills loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MTB skills loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access MTB skills loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MTB skills loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MTB skills loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride MTB skills loop. The trail is 902 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MTB skills loop?
      MTB skills loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 58 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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