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1,755 ft
Distance
152 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
143 ft
Altitude change
2,090 ft
Altitude min
2,233 ft
Altitude max
2,090 ft
Altitude start
2,234 ft
Altitude end
8.2%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
23.3%
Grade min
1,276 ft
Distance climb
200 ft
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:06:03
Avg time

Skilly Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fire Mountain Trails
    Cherokee, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111042 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #301224 in Trail Running
    • #306022 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Jeremy Hyatt

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Skilly Return is a 1,755 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cherokee North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 152 ft blue climb. It features berm. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 380 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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        Directions to skilly-return trailhead (35.479190, -83.327240)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skilly Return

        ▼ Where is Skilly Return located?
        Skilly Return is located in Fire Mountain Trails, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Fire Mountain Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.47919, -83.32724.
        ▼ How hard is Skilly Return?
        Skilly Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skilly Return?
        Skilly Return has 152 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,090 ft to 2,233 ft.
        ▼ Is Skilly Return a point to point trail?
        Yes, Skilly Return is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skilly Return?
        Skilly Return is 1,755 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skilly Return?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Skilly Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skilly Return?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skilly Return are:
        • July (36 activities)
        • September (25 activities)
        • August (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Skilly Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skilly Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Skilly Return?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Skilly Return. The trail is 1,755 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Skilly Return?
        Skilly Return is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,636 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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