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1.7 miles
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-137 ft
Descent
00:08:17
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
7,141 ft
Altitude min
7,254 ft
Altitude max
7,254 ft
Altitude start
7,221 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
3,051 ft
Distance climb
4,797 ft
Distance down
1,073 ft
Distance flat
00:08:17
Avg time

Skimmer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowmobile
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bayfield
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Observed Trials
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Global Ranking
    #110597 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33690 in E-Biking
    • #301263 in Trail Running
    • #322260 in Hiking
    • #11673 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Skimmer is a short lollipop trail that utilizes a little bit of an oil well access road on the southern portion.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Jun 30, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skimmer

        ▼ Where is Skimmer located?
        Skimmer is located in Bayfield, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Bayfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24795, -107.51764.
        ▼ How hard is Skimmer?
        Skimmer is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skimmer?
        Skimmer has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,141 ft to 7,254 ft.
        ▼ Is Skimmer a point to point trail?
        Skimmer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skimmer?
        Skimmer is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skimmer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Skimmer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Skimmer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skimmer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Skimmer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Skimmer. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Skimmer?
        Skimmer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 55 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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