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1,919 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
1,188 ft
Altitude min
1,306 ft
Altitude max
1,305 ft
Altitude start
1,194 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-24.7%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
269 ft
Distance climb
1,230 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time

Skipton Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Back 40
    Bella Vista, Arkansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137601 in E-Biking
    • #115701 in Trail Running
    • #113598 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #629 in Mountain Biking · Arkansas [+]
    • #1,005 in E-Biking
    • #414 in Trail Running
    • #429 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Skipton is a 1,919 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bella Vista Arkansas. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 85 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Skipton Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Aug 9, 2026
Jan 5, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 5, 2026
 Beware: Heading down :Tricky steep incline with loose leaves caused me 2 wrecks even when i knew it was coming ;) Looks like Im not the only one...
Dec 13, 2025 @ 12:52pm (America/Indiana/Vincennes)
Dec 13, 2025
Aug 29, 2025 @ 4:00pm
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 17, 2025 @ 2:35pm
Aug 17, 2025
 Tree down with root ball leaving hole in trail.
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Status:
on Aug 9, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2.8 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
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      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 25%
      1 ★ 25%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      thomcerny thomcerny
      It's been improved and is completely rideable. Still very narrow in sections.
      TheBurman
      I don't know what this trail was like when it was made, but it's call it a black by local standards now. It feels like it is neglected and just slumping into the hillside. Better to avoid it, or like the guy below said, be prepared for a bit of hike-a-bike. Might be nice if it got a pretty heavy dose of TLC though.
      az-shredder3 az-shredder3
      I really enjoyed this trail. It started with a steep chute with some fun off-chambers. One of the rock sections pictured has a ton of leaves and not rideable in my eyes. But overall a really fun and engaging trail that's somewhat challenging and technical, but it could use some more traffic.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skipton located?
      Skipton is located in Back 40, Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Back 40 trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.48422, -94.20659.
      ▼ How hard is Skipton?
      Skipton is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skipton?
      Skipton has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,188 ft to 1,306 ft.
      ▼ Is Skipton a point to point trail?
      Skipton is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skipton?
      Skipton is 1,919 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skipton?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skipton. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skipton? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skipton are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skipton?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Skipton. The trail is 1,919 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skipton?
      Skipton is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 303 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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