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715 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
459 ft
Altitude min
493 ft
Altitude max
480 ft
Altitude start
459 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-26.2%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
358 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:01:32
Avg time
Skillz Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaCathkin Braes
Glasgow -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, DJ
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DirectionOne Direction
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Skillz is a 218 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Glasgow. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 5 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 76 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
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- 718 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to skillz trailhead
(55.800530, -4.222850)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skillz
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Where is Skillz located?
Skillz is located in Cathkin Braes, Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is part of the Cathkin Braes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.80053, -4.22285.
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How hard is Skillz?
Skillz is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Skillz?
Skillz has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 459 ft to 493 ft.
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Is Skillz a point to point trail?
Yes, Skillz is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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