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1.4 miles
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-267 ft
Descent
00:10:20
Avg time
-167 ft
Altitude change
7,654 ft
Altitude min
7,909 ft
Altitude max
7,909 ft
Altitude start
7,743 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
17.2%
Grade min
1,565 ft
Distance climb
5,125 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat
00:10:20
Avg time

Skipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Creek
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #790
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75540 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118432 in Trail Running
    • #92875 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,415 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,368 in Trail Running
    • #2,698 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Skipper is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Buffalo Creek Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Non-Motorized Trail

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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      4.5 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      izIMfdf
      Beginner/intermediate perspective. I rate it 4/5. Fun and fast descent down towards a creek with a punchy climb immediately after crossing the creek.
      nolanurban nolanurban
      Easy ride through forest to small descent down to a creek with a rewarding climb after.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skipper located?
      Skipper is located in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.38233, -105.36819.
      ▼ How hard is Skipper?
      Skipper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skipper?
      Skipper has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 267 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,654 ft to 7,909 ft.
      ▼ Is Skipper a point to point trail?
      Skipper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skipper?
      Skipper is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skipper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skipper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skipper are:
      • June (33 activities)
      • October (28 activities)
      • September (24 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Skipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skipper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Skipper. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skipper?
      Skipper is a very popular trail. There have been 1,536 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,569 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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