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8.3 miles
Distance
630 ft
Climb
-3,184 ft
Descent
00:52:17
Avg time
-2,556 ft
Altitude change
4,927 ft
Altitude min
8,073 ft
Altitude max
7,483 ft
Altitude start
4,928 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-84.2%
Grade max
34%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
722 ft
Distance flat
00:52:17
Avg time
South Skyline Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaSouth Skyline / Mount Lewis
Ogden, Utah -
AKA
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonMay - Oct
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
Part of the Great Western Trail. Climbs out from Pineview reservoir up to the top ridges of the range and can be ridden towards Lewis Peak or North Ogden Divide. The climb is not particularly steep but is unrelenting and is quite a grind. The descent is fast and flowy. The trail is pretty smooth and manicured, particularly as you approach Pineview.
The parts of the trail that are on the "backside" stay quite wet so be aware of that is it has been rainy or snowy recently.
Access Info
The trail can be accessed from Windsurfer Beach at Pineview Reservoir. When coming from Ogden, head up Ogden Canyon and turn left to cross the dam. The trailhead parking lot is about 1.5 miles from the dam on the lake side of the road. The trail starts at the back of the parking lot and immediately crosses the highway.
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Directions to south-skyline trailhead
(41.311300, -111.893250)
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Great Western Trail22 trailsNational Scenic Trail or Official Route
Routes with this trail
★ 2.5 • 29 miles • 7,402 ft • 8 •
Starting at the Pineview Reservoir. All major routes. Out and back. The uphill from North Odgen pass is...
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Skyline
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Where is South Skyline located?
South Skyline is located in South Skyline / Mount Lewis, Ogden, Utah, United States. It is part of the South Skyline / Mount Lewis trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.3113, -111.89325.
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How hard is South Skyline?
South Skyline is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for South Skyline?
South Skyline has 630 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,927 ft to 8,073 ft.
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Is South Skyline a point to point trail?
South Skyline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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