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1,299 ft
Distance
-76 ft
Descent
00:01:07
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
7,914 ft
Altitude min
7,991 ft
Altitude max
7,991 ft
Altitude start
7,913 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
1,122 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:01:07
Avg time

Skull Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Hartman Rocks
    Gunnison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #238472 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130647 in E-Biking
    • #142607 in Trail Running
    • #379560 in Hiking
    • #14999 in Dirtbiking
    • #31082 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #4,170 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,315 in E-Biking
    • #4,179 in Trail Running
    • #7,578 in Hiking
    • #524 in Dirtbiking
    • #1,002 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Skull Bypass is a 1,299 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gunnison Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Skull Bypass Trail Reports

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May 25, 2024 @ 2:00am
May 25, 2024
May 26, 2019 @ 5:59am
May 26, 2019
Apr 28, 2018 @ 7:50am
Apr 28, 2018
 reporter Trails SOUTH of Powerline Road (BLM 3550) are closed for motorized and mechanized use from March 15 - May 15 for Gunnison Sage grouse conservation.
Sep 5, 2017 @ 1:06pm
Sep 5, 2017
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      Routes with this trail

      89
      The Original Growler: The Classic 32 (2026)
      ★ 4.0 • 32 miles • 4,050 ft • 27 • Race •
      The Classic Original Growler route - roughly 32 miles of trail riding at Hartman Rocks.
      58
      The Original Growler: Classic 32 (2025) Featured
      31 miles • 3,778 ft • 20 • Race •
      The OG. 32 miles out at Hartman Rocks on some of the best singletrack on the planet.
      64
      Gunnison Growler 2018
      ★ 4.0 • 35 miles • 3,973 ft • 21 • Loop • Race •

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skull Bypass located?
      Skull Bypass is located in Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hartman Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.45132, -106.98623.
      ▼ How hard is Skull Bypass?
      Skull Bypass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skull Bypass?
      The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,914 ft to 7,991 ft.
      ▼ Is Skull Bypass a point to point trail?
      Skull Bypass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skull Bypass?
      Skull Bypass is 1,299 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skull Bypass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skull Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skull Bypass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skull Bypass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skull Bypass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Skull Bypass. The trail is 1,299 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skull Bypass?
      Skull Bypass is a moderately popular trail. There have been 570 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 583 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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