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5,056 ft
Distance
344 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:09:36
Avg time
333 ft
Altitude change
781 ft
Altitude min
1,115 ft
Altitude max
782 ft
Altitude start
1,115 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
35.1%
Grade min
4,147 ft
Distance climb
374 ft
Distance down
535 ft
Distance flat
00:09:36
Avg time

Skillie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paarl Trails
    Paarl
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6620 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24946 in E-Biking
    • #158994 in Trail Running
    • #26352 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Darren Herbst

The Skillie climb is a switchback climb that starts from the top access gate at Specialized trail Zone . it takes one up to tall monumnet and access to a number of areas

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No Pay no use . full indemnity applies

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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Aug 3, 2023 @ 9:07am
Aug 3, 2023
 Absolutely amazing trails. INcredibly well maintained - thank you!
Apr 7, 2023 @ 5:24pm
Apr 7, 2023
 Trails just getting better and better! Pick up your pass and come enjoy!
Feb 16, 2023 @ 12:04am
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Jan 3, 2023 @ 2:51pm
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Dec 29, 2022 @ 9:45pm
Dec 29, 2022
 This if correct is part of the Blue route, realized today that personally if want to fully enjoy the route need to be fit and focussef more...
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to skillie trailhead (-33.770750, 18.942440)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skillie

        ▼ Where is Skillie located?
        Skillie is located in Paarl Trails, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.77075, 18.94244.
        ▼ How hard is Skillie?
        Skillie is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skillie?
        Skillie has 344 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 781 ft to 1,115 ft.
        ▼ Is Skillie a point to point trail?
        Yes, Skillie is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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