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1,181 ft
Distance
-115 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-114 ft
Altitude change
820 ft
Altitude min
937 ft
Altitude max
936 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-29.6%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
850 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:01:12
Avg time

Skeleton Bay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41695 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24842 in E-Biking
    • #107172 in Trail Running
    • #343941 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #535 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #358 in E-Biking
    • #2,038 in Trail Running
    • #4,513 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    MTO Trails

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AI Generated Description

Skeleton Bay is a 360 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Knysna. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

MTO permit required.

Disclaimer

MTB primary trail. Riders have right of way.

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BermsJumps

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Skeleton Bay Trail Reports

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Jun 8, 2026 @ 6:43pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Jun 8, 2026
Open, clean and running super well. Entrance is slightly different. Some berms were worked on and made nice again. Note: Ski jump after the...
Jun 6, 2026 @ 7:23pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Jun 6, 2026
Temporarily Closed after some maintenance and improvements. Will open again soon.
Oct 22, 2025 @ 9:53am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Oct 22, 2025
Lot's of pine needles covering the trail. Trails need a good raking.
Sep 15, 2025 @ 3:58pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Sep 15, 2025
Needs a good raking.
Jul 3, 2025 @ 8:36am
Jul 3, 2025
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on Jun 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to skeleton-bay trailhead (-34.001430, 23.055820)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skeleton Bay located?
      Skeleton Bay is located in MTO Concordia Contours, Knysna, South Africa. It is part of the MTO Concordia Contours trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.00143, 23.05582.
      ▼ How hard is Skeleton Bay?
      Skeleton Bay is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skeleton Bay?
      The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 820 ft to 937 ft.
      ▼ Is Skeleton Bay a point to point trail?
      Yes, Skeleton Bay is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skeleton Bay?
      Skeleton Bay is 1,181 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skeleton Bay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skeleton Bay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skeleton Bay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skeleton Bay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skeleton Bay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Skeleton Bay. The trail is 1,181 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skeleton Bay?
      Skeleton Bay is a very popular trail. There have been 982 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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