more stats
1,324 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-235 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-223 ft
Altitude change
4,637 ft
Altitude min
4,859 ft
Altitude max
4,859 ft
Altitude start
4,637 ft
Altitude end
-16.812%
Grade
-30.861%
Grade max
18.007%
Grade min
37 ft
Distance climb
1,272 ft
Distance down
15 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time

Upper Skidder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moore Mountain
    Klamath Falls, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #97538 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105998 in Trail Running
    • #77022 in Hiking
    • #17076 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #972 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,672 in Trail Running
    • #1,325 in Hiking
    • #63 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Skidder is a relatively new trail, there is still a lot of work left to do but it is rideable.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Upper Skidder Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 27, 2026
 Trail is a little over grown up top but still dry and riding great
Apr 27, 2023 @ 12:52pm
Apr 27, 2023
 reporter Trails open.
Nov 10, 2022 @ 10:53am
Nov 10, 2022
 reporter Trails are variably snowy, frozen or muddy. Use caution.
May 9, 2020 @ 5:45am
May 9, 2020
May 3, 2020 @ 10:12am
May 3, 2020
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on Jun 27, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Skidder located?
      Upper Skidder is located in Moore Mountain, Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Moore Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.22571, -121.82036.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Skidder?
      Upper Skidder is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.812%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Skidder?
      Upper Skidder has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,637 ft to 4,859 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Skidder a point to point trail?
      Upper Skidder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Skidder?
      Upper Skidder is 1,324 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Skidder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Skidder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Skidder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Skidder are:
      • July (7 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Skidder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Skidder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Skidder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Skidder. The trail is 1,324 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Skidder?
      Upper Skidder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 604 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 649 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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