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351 ft
Distance
-80 ft
Descent
00:00:21
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
545 ft
Altitude max
545 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
-22.9%
Grade
-40.3%
Grade max
-11.5%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance down
00:00:21
Avg time

Skipping School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gates Gully
    Scarborough, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #293370 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81252 in Trail Running
    • #275498 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow

Alternative to Summer School, narrow and tight(no passing room), heavy trail side vegetation in areas, rocks and roots near the top, opens out on to some other trails.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 2, 2026 @ 9:48pm (America/Toronto)
May 2, 2026
 Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion). At the entrance, it's rough. Large rocks make it very...
May 2, 2026 @ 9:17pm (America/Toronto)
May 2, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Also did some clearing and raking at the beginning of the trail, graded some.
Mar 22, 2025 @ 12:11pm
Mar 22, 2025
cleared some fallen trees at the entrance and raked out another two berms that connect to the wooden bridge.
Mar 20, 2025 @ 8:06am
Mar 20, 2025
raked out the 2 berms on the downhill section, raked the flat ridge section and cleared some overhang tree limbs and trail side barbed brush
Sep 29, 2023 @ 9:40am
Sep 29, 2023
 trail needs some maintenance to clear fallen trees and trim bushes
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skipping School

        ▼ Where is Skipping School located?
        Skipping School is located in Gates Gully, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Gates Gully trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.72911, -79.21766.
        ▼ How hard is Skipping School?
        Skipping School is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 22.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skipping School?
        The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 465 ft to 545 ft.
        ▼ Is Skipping School a point to point trail?
        Yes, Skipping School is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skipping School?
        Skipping School is 351 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skipping School?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Skipping School. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skipping School?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skipping School are:
        • May (1 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Skipping School? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skipping School are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Skipping School?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Skipping School. The trail is 351 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Skipping School?
        Skipping School is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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