Near Skyline Trail
View from the top onto Hidden Lake
Near Skyline Trail
Just past the tree line, view of Hidden and Jean Lakes.
Near Skyline Trail
A short break in the foliage.
Near Skyline Trail
Just Past the Gnome forest looking up the trail to the top!
Near Skyline Trail
The Skyline Trail is beautiful in its craggy austerity.

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Skyline Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A challenging climb with spectacular views.
4.2
mi
Distance
2,779
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingLakeViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This trail is muddy and slippery in the spring and cold and barren in the winter.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.18mi
Distance
2,779ft
Elevation Gain
2,779ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
3,262ft
High Point
482ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Park on the opposite side of street and cross-over onto the trail at the end of the guardrail to the west. The first mile is covered by trees while second mile is open above the tree line. There is a bridge over a stream, some stairs built towards the bottom, but the trail is very steep for the most part. If you start out in shorts and t-shirt, be sure to bring a windbreaker for the top. It gets windy and cold above tree line.

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Contributors
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