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2,864 ft
Distance
-139 ft
Descent
00:09:43
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
2,094 ft
Altitude min
2,234 ft
Altitude max
2,234 ft
Altitude start
2,096 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
164 ft
Distance climb
2,392 ft
Distance down
312 ft
Distance flat
00:09:43
Avg time

Skilly Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cherokee
    , North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96173 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden, Wallride

Formerly known as Kate's Wave, this trail received an update July of 2020 and was turned into an advanced terrain skills trail with tons of jumps, two 4 foot+ drops, a small wooden wallride, and a wooden lily pad gap double at the end. All the advanced features are optional and have a ride around.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 411 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Skilly Trail Reports

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Mar 19, 2026 @ 12:26pm (America/New_York)
Mar 19, 2026
Feb 10, 2026 @ 2:34pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Feb 10, 2026
 Jumps are well built and smooth. Great trail
Apr 1, 2025 @ 3:31pm
Apr 1, 2025
Nov 9, 2024 @ 11:06am
Nov 9, 2024
 needs leaf blown
Oct 27, 2024 @ 9:31am
Oct 27, 2024
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on Mar 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 25, 2022 @ 3:27pm
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      BCBlassingame
      This trail no longer exists, it has been transformed into SKILLY the best 3 minutes of riding in Western North Carolina.
      BCBlassingame
      This trail no longer exists, it has been transformed into SKILLY. The best 3 minutes of biking in Western North Carolina.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skilly located?
      Skilly is located in Cherokee, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Cherokee trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.48058, -83.32718.
      ▼ How hard is Skilly?
      Skilly is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skilly?
      The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,094 ft to 2,234 ft.
      ▼ Is Skilly a point to point trail?
      Yes, Skilly is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skilly?
      Skilly is 2,864 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skilly?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skilly. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skilly? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skilly are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skilly?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Skilly. The trail is 2,864 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skilly?
      Skilly is a very popular trail. There have been 1,867 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,266 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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