Skills Area Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaBlackhawk Ski Club
Middleton, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, DJ
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Skinny, Teeter Totter
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Global Ranking#3441 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking
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Year Opened2019
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Land Manager
Private Club. Membership Required. But not a private club like Bushwood Country Club. It's a 501(c)(3) corporation whose purpose is to develop and promote youth sports in the Madison area. $25 single/$50 family summer and winter memberships available. Visit the Blackhawk Ski Club website to become a member.
Trails have been designed to make the most of the elevation change that made the old-time ski jumpers locate their club here. You'll find flowing downhill, climbs ranging from gentle and twisty to straight and punishing, and secret stashes of old-school single track. Accessible to beginners, challenging for experts, and connected to Pleasant View for your extended riding pleasure. Host of a popular evening kids program designed to introduce 6-10-year-olds to off-road riding.
Access Info
Best access if from Ziggy trail, but empty space along the side can be used to complete a more direct loop.
Disclaimer
Area still under development
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Skills Area mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change3 ft
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Altitude min1,074 ft
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Altitude max1,094 ft
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Altitude start1,074 ft
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Altitude end1,079 ft
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Grade0.4%
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Grade max-6.9%
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Grade min8.2%
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Distance climb404 ft
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Distance down354 ft
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Distance flat52 ft
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Avg time00:01:59
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Avg reverse time00:05:58
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
Skills Area Trail Reports
Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 22 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 134 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 1,846 rides
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