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2.4 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:23:47
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
911 ft
Altitude min
992 ft
Altitude max
923 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-14.6%
Grade max
20.7%
Grade min
4,718 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,615 ft
Distance flat
00:23:47
Avg time
Skull Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcknight Lake
Chaska, Minnesota -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Skull Loop is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Chaska Minnesota. This multi-use trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 23 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 17 miles avg distance
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- 46 rides
- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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(44.838630, -93.611930)
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Nearby Trails
- Oakridge Loop Out 197 ft
- Mcknight Lake West Connector 689 ft
- Mcknight Lake - Bavaria Path 1,224 ft
- Connector 1,385 ft
- Mcknight Lake Loop 3,691 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skull Loop
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Where is Skull Loop located?
Skull Loop is located in Mcknight Lake, Chaska, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Mcknight Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.83863, -93.61193.
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How hard is Skull Loop?
Skull Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Skull Loop?
Skull Loop has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 911 ft to 992 ft.
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Is Skull Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, Skull Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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