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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
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Riding AreaCherokee
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#96173 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, DJ
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, 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
- 2 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 40 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 374 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to skilly trailhead
(35.480580, -83.327180)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skilly
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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.
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How hard is Skilly?
Skilly is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%.
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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.
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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.
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