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1.7 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-280 ft
Descent
00:21:24
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,663 ft
Altitude min
1,751 ft
Altitude max
1,707 ft
Altitude start
1,705 ft
Altitude end
-0.014%
Grade
-22.874%
Grade max
48.448%
Grade min
3,499 ft
Distance climb
4,470 ft
Distance down
1,138 ft
Distance flat
00:21:24
Avg time

Skink Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frederick Watershed
    Frederick, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49886 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111189 in Trail Running
    • #114770 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MD DNR

Mostly flat with LOTS of rocks and rock gardens, and one rock pile.

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  • 56 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 653 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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on Jun 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (10 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      jen1976ti
      Another classic FredShed Trail. Great rocky tech lines that will challenge the best of riders.
      notsoalpinerider notsoalpinerider
      THIS IS A VERY CHALLENGING TRAIL. BE WARNED!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skink located?
      Skink is located in Frederick Watershed, Frederick, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Frederick Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.57316, -77.48382.
      ▼ How hard is Skink?
      Skink is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.014%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skink?
      Skink has 279 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 280 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,663 ft to 1,751 ft.
      ▼ Is Skink a point to point trail?
      Skink is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skink?
      Skink is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skink?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skink. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skink? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skink are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skink?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Skink. 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 Skink?
      Skink is a very popular trail. There have been 2,330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,283 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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