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22.3 miles
Distance
2,363 ft
Climb
-4,203 ft
Descent
4,547 ft
High Point
-1,842 ft
Altitude change
2,589 ft
Altitude min
4,474 ft
Altitude start
2,631 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-68.4%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
This is a fun self-shuttled point to point ride. By no means is it all downhill but it does have some great downhill stretches including Hoot Trail, the Hallelujah switchbacks and Miners Trail. Upper reaches may hold snow in the winter and then it is customarily started lower on Pioneer and by the same token, started higher on Pioneer in late Spring, customarily at the Omega Rest Stop. Some of these trails are official and maintained by BONC. Please note that some of them are unsanctioned historical use routes but may not be maintained.
Detailed Description
Skillman to 49 is a 22 mile popular intermediate route located near Nevada City California. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 2,363 ft with a max elevation of 4,547 ft then descends -4,203 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jun 20, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance22 miles
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Avg time6 hr 3 min
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Altitude change-1,842 ft
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Altitude min2,589 ft
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Altitude start4,474 ft
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Altitude end2,631 ft
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Climb2,363 ft
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Descent-4,203 ft
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Grade-1.6%
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Grade max-68.4%
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Grade min37.6%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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Trails in Route
| 797 ft | |||||
| 157 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
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| 2 miles | |||||
| 3,235 ft | |||||
| 210 ft | |||||
| 5,033 ft | |||||
| 4,209 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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Physical ratingModerate
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9 year old jump
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May 27, 2026
My 9 year old jumping his new 26" for the first time
Hallelujah, Dogwoods on the Pioneer
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