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3,365 ft
Distance
478 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:19:36
Avg time
396 ft
Altitude change
11,845 ft
Altitude min
12,321 ft
Altitude max
11,903 ft
Altitude start
12,300 ft
Altitude end
11.772%
Grade
-33.542%
Grade max
44.949%
Grade min
2,634 ft
Distance climb
631 ft
Distance down
100 ft
Distance flat
00:19:36
Avg time
Skyline Details
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Riding AreaSanta Fe Mountains
Santa Fe, New Mexico -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
Skyline Trail connects Aspen Vista to the summit of Deception Peak (12,250’). The trail can be ridden as an out and back for the great views or can be linked with the fearsome Raven’s Ridge. From the last switchback on Aspen Vista look for a small singletrack disappearing off into the woods to the north, this is Skyline. Very quickly the trail begins climbing steeply before breaking out above treeline towards the summit. Unless you are a golden god, some of this section will be hike a bike. The trail reaches the summit and technically continues on towards Lake Peak, however this section enters Wilderness (and isn’t even remotely rideable anyway).
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Directions to skyline-75200 trailhead
(35.788054, -105.781410)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skyline
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Where is Skyline located?
Skyline is located in Santa Fe Mountains, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.78805, -105.78141.
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How hard is Skyline?
Skyline is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.772%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Skyline?
Skyline has 478 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,845 ft to 12,321 ft.
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Is Skyline a point to point trail?
Skyline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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