more stats
906 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
546 ft
Altitude min
582 ft
Altitude max
582 ft
Altitude start
551 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
502 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:01:11
Avg time

Skink Switch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park
    Russellville, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13468 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22947 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #66 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #87 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    City of Russellville

Skink Switch is an intermediate level machine built flow trail. Featuring berms, rollers, small jumps, and a small rock drop.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 2 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 2 miles avg distance
All
  • 19 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Skink Switch Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2023 @ 2:43pm
Jun 22, 2023
reporter Big tree has been cleared!
Jun 20, 2023 @ 8:57am
Jun 20, 2023
reporter This trail is closed for major limb removal after storms from the weekend of 6/17.
Jun 9, 2023 @ 3:05am
Jun 9, 2023
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skink Switch located?
      Skink Switch is located in Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park, Russellville, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.2585, -93.13939.
      ▼ How hard is Skink Switch?
      Skink Switch is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skink Switch?
      Skink Switch has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 546 ft to 582 ft.
      ▼ Is Skink Switch a point to point trail?
      Yes, Skink Switch is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Skink Switch?
      Skink Switch is 906 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skink Switch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skink Switch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skink Switch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skink Switch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skink Switch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Skink Switch. The trail is 906 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skink Switch?
      Skink Switch is a very popular trail. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 470 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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