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863 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:01:18
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
2,193 ft
Altitude min
2,229 ft
Altitude max
2,193 ft
Altitude start
2,224 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
564 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:01:18
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Skippys Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stromlo Forest Park
    Canberra
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98918 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    CMTEDD - National Arboretum Canberra/Stromlo Forest Park

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Skippys is a 263 m moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Canberra. This mountain bike only trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 13 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 405 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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        Directions to skippys trailhead (-35.308500, 149.007480)
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        Jun 24, 2022 @ 10:08pm
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        Stromlo Forrest - Skippys (Green)
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        0:14 | 234 | Jan 24, 2021 , Canberra
        Australia - Canberra - Mt Stromlo - Helmet Cam...
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        5:59 | 239 | Sep 9, 2010 , Canberra

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skippys

        ▼ Where is Skippys located?
        Skippys is located in Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra, Australia. It is part of the Stromlo Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.3085, 149.00748.
        ▼ How hard is Skippys?
        Skippys is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skippys?
        Skippys has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,193 ft to 2,229 ft.
        ▼ Is Skippys a point to point trail?
        Yes, Skippys is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skippys?
        Skippys is 863 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skippys?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Skippys. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skippys?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skippys are:
        • October (30 activities)
        • February (29 activities)
        • July (23 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Skippys? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skippys are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Skippys?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Skippys. The trail is 863 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Skippys?
        Skippys is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,656 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,049 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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