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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
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    City of Saint Joseph, Missouri

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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ski School

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ski School?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ski School are:
        • December (6 activities)
        • July (4 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 582 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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