more stats
1,024 ft
Distance
-171 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-171 ft
Altitude change
892 ft
Altitude min
1,063 ft
Altitude max
1,063 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-16.7%
Grade
-31.7%
Grade max
-4.5%
Grade min
1,024 ft
Distance down
00:02:03
Avg time

Ski School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    River Bluff Trails Park
    St. Joseph, Missouri
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13322 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29599 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #46 in Mountain Biking · Missouri [+]
    • #48 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner

Ski School begins as an offshoot from B-Line that branches off to the right. Small jumps give way to support berms as the trail starts getting steep. These berms allow the rider to carve back and forth on the descent that riders who ski will quickly be able to relate to. This dirt slalom brings riders to a large gap jump. The actual gap is mainly the necessity of clearing the knuckle of the long steep landing area. Those still working on their progression can keep left of the takeoff and roll into the steep landing. the runout is flat and speed management is needed in the flats as the trail is about to cascade over uneven natural terrain. The trail crosses High Rider and one should take a peek to the left for approaching traffic before the crossing. As one crosses the intersection it goes toward a tree that grows nearly horizontal close to the ground. Keep to the right or make a creative pop off the base of the tree to the right into a steep landing. The banked left hand turn below will catch you as you choose your line into the next steep section. Get lined up for the culvert crossing in the drainage below and prepare for the next jump. immediately across the drainage is a gap jump. Riders not wanting to gap should keep to the right side of the jump. Just beyond, the trail splits for another gap jump and the bypass is the line to the right. The lines merge back together and a chunky little rock formation offers one last pop before the trail meets Jekyll & Hyde.

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BermsJumpsRocky
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Ski School Trail Reports

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on May 29, 2026
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.98 (3 votes)
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      Truly may be the best DH trail in Missouri.
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      Best gravity riding around. Really nice usage of the the ravines and spurs to create fun transitions.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ski School located?
      Ski School is located in River Bluff Trails Park, St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. It is part of the River Bluff Trails Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.80175, -94.87022.
      ▼ How hard is Ski School?
      Ski School is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ski School?
      The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 892 ft to 1,063 ft.
      ▼ Is Ski School a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ski School is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ski School?
      Ski School is 1,024 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ski School?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ski School. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ski School? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ski School are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ski School?
      The estimated time to ride Ski School is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,024 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Ski School?
      Ski School is a very popular trail. There have been 588 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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