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1,043 ft
Distance
-129 ft
Descent
00:06:01
Avg time
-132 ft
Altitude change
8,046 ft
Altitude min
8,177 ft
Altitude max
8,177 ft
Altitude start
8,045 ft
Altitude end
-12.6%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
1,043 ft
Distance down
00:06:01
Avg time

Skyline (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sky Tavern Bike Park
    Reno, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55290 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10960 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    May-November
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Sky Tavern 501c3 nonproft

Loose and steep with rock gardens and a couple of good jumps and berms.

Trail starts from the top of the Skyridge lift. Look for a sandy drop in just left (northwest) of the unloading terminal.

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        Directions to skyline-upper trailhead (39.332640, -119.879490)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skyline (Upper)

        Where is Skyline (Upper) located?
        Skyline (Upper) is located in Sky Tavern Bike Park, Reno, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Sky Tavern Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.33264, -119.87949.
        How hard is Skyline (Upper)?
        Skyline (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Skyline (Upper)?
        The trail has 39 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,452 m to 2,492 m.
        Is Skyline (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Skyline (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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