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1,919 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:06:27
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
00:06:27
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
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 20 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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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 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 17.4 km average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 26.4 km avg distance
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  • 80 rides
  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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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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on Aug 9, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
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        Directions to skipton-528222 trailhead (36.484220, -94.206590)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skip Town

        ▼ Where is Skip Town located?
        Skip Town 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 Skip Town?
        Skip Town is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skip Town?
        Skip Town 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 Skip Town a point to point trail?
        Skip Town is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Skip Town?
        Skip Town is 1,919 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skip Town?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Skip Town. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skip Town?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skip Town are:
        • May (4 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Skip Town? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skip Town are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Skip Town?
        The estimated time to ride Skip Town is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1,919 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Skip Town?
        Skip Town is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 265 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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