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2,562 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-488 ft
Descent
00:13:40
Avg time
-460 ft
Altitude change
1,584 ft
Altitude min
2,067 ft
Altitude max
2,044 ft
Altitude start
1,585 ft
Altitude end
-17.9%
Grade
-53.4%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
1,982 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:13:40
Avg time
Skanks Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRocky Peak Park
Simi Valley, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (3 votes)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Skanks is a highly rated 2,562 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Simi Valley California. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 miles avg distance
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- 22 rides
- Last: May 2, 2026
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Directions to skanks trailhead
(34.275270, -118.639390)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skanks
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Where is Skanks located?
Skanks is located in Rocky Peak Park, Simi Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Rocky Peak Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.27527, -118.63939.
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How hard is Skanks?
Skanks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Skanks?
Skanks has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 488 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,584 ft to 2,067 ft.
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Is Skanks a point to point trail?
Skanks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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