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3,735 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-746 ft
Descent
00:15:50
Avg time
-635 ft
Altitude change
2,826 ft
Altitude min
3,461 ft
Altitude max
3,461 ft
Altitude start
2,826 ft
Altitude end
-16.987%
Grade
-64.917%
Grade max
39.563%
Grade min
698 ft
Distance climb
2,941 ft
Distance down
96 ft
Distance flat
00:15:50
Avg time

Skiddader Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swakum Mountain
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110088 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178320 in E-Biking
    • #317052 in Trail Running
    • #294862 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

A mostly free ride trail a few steep switchbacks near the top. Follow the orange ribbons when going through the braided motocross trails

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 21, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Mar 21, 2024
 This trail has been improved. Although, there are still sections designated narrow, exposed, steep to maintain access. Watch out on the grassy...
Apr 10, 2022 @ 3:00pm
Apr 10, 2022
 At higher elevations trail is covered in 1-2 inches of snow. In areas where the trail is not snow covered it is very, very soft and slick mud.
Apr 3, 2022 @ 3:55pm
Apr 3, 2022
 Riding fast and good with recent trailwork!
Jun 6, 2021 @ 5:27pm
Jun 6, 2021
 Badly eroded with lots of dry loose dirt and small rocks
Apr 4, 2021 @ 12:58am
Apr 4, 2021
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        Directions to skiddader trailhead (50.143080, -120.771430)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skiddader

        ▼ Where is Skiddader located?
        Skiddader is located in Swakum Mountain, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Swakum Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.14308, -120.77143.
        ▼ How hard is Skiddader?
        Skiddader is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.987%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skiddader?
        Skiddader has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 746 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,826 ft to 3,461 ft.
        ▼ Is Skiddader a point to point trail?
        Skiddader is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skiddader?
        Skiddader is 3,735 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skiddader?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Skiddader. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skiddader?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skiddader are:
        • April (8 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Skiddader? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skiddader are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Skiddader?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Skiddader. The trail is 3,735 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Skiddader?
        Skiddader is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 39 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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