more stats
846 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:37
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
125 ft
Altitude min
131 ft
Altitude max
129 ft
Altitude start
131 ft
Altitude end
0.155%
Grade
-5.241%
Grade max
5.949%
Grade min
77 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
674 ft
Distance flat
00:01:37
Avg time

Skunk Ape Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Loyce Harpe Park
    Lakeland, Florida
  • AKA
    Magic Mountain
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81838 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #347227 in Trail Running
    • #102853 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #534 in Mountain Biking · Florida [+]
    • #1,695 in Trail Running
    • #501 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

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AI Generated Description

Skunk Ape is a 846 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Lakeland Florida. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 5 ft black diamond climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12.3 km average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 19.9 km avg distance
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  • 1,222 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skunk Ape located?
      Skunk Ape is located in Loyce Harpe Park, Lakeland, Florida, United States. It is part of the Loyce Harpe Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 27.92172, -81.96405.
      ▼ How hard is Skunk Ape?
      Skunk Ape is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.155%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skunk Ape?
      Skunk Ape has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 125 ft to 131 ft.
      ▼ Is Skunk Ape a point to point trail?
      Skunk Ape is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skunk Ape?
      Skunk Ape is 846 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skunk Ape?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skunk Ape. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skunk Ape? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skunk Ape are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skunk Ape?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Skunk Ape. The trail is 846 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skunk Ape?
      Skunk Ape is a very popular trail. There have been 7,103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,975 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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