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863 ft
Distance
-209 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-219 ft
Altitude change
4,617 ft
Altitude min
4,837 ft
Altitude max
4,837 ft
Altitude start
4,616 ft
Altitude end
-25.4%
Grade
-53.7%
Grade max
-9.1%
Grade min
863 ft
Distance down
00:03:11
Avg time

Skidsteer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kershaw-Ryan State Park
    Caliente, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #95258 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Nevada Division Of State Parks

This trail drops about 250 feet straight off the face of the canyon rim. It was cut in by one builder then touched up by another. It is very steep with some rock outcrops to navigate on the way down. You will be surfing sand in places. Embrace it, it's fun. Also, at this time it still needs a little love toward the bottom where you will be locked out sliding down a fall line. Embrace that, too. It's also fun.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Skidsteer located?
        Skidsteer is located in Kershaw-Ryan State Park, Caliente, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Kershaw-Ryan State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.59177, -114.51868.
        ▼ How hard is Skidsteer?
        Skidsteer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 25.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skidsteer?
        The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,617 ft to 4,837 ft.
        ▼ Is Skidsteer a point to point trail?
        Yes, Skidsteer is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skidsteer?
        Skidsteer is 863 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skidsteer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Skidsteer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Skidsteer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skidsteer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Skidsteer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Skidsteer. The trail is 863 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Skidsteer?
        Skidsteer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 79 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 97 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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