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SaveDubuque trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Snowshoeing. Trails here are often exposed, tight and twisty and rooty. Scenery includes ridgelines, meadows and views. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include huts and restrooms. Popular destinations include FDR Mountain Bike Park, Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and Sundown Mountain Resort.
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- Mountain Bike
52 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Gravel Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Hike
80 trails
- Trail Running
80 trails
- Snowshoe
7 trails
- Downhill Ski
20 trails
- Nordic Ski
12 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 1
- 11
- 25
- 8
- 3
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 16, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 106
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 52
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 80
- Trails Trail Running
- 80
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 7
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 20
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 12
- Total Distance
- 76 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,220 ft
- Total Vertical
- 551 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,147 ft
- Reports
- 16,697
- Photos
- 101
- Completed Counter
- 7,476
Sub Regions
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Cloie Creek
- 3
- 2
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FDR Mountain Bike Park
- 2
- 14
- 4
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Heritage Trail
- 1
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Interstate Power Preserve (IPP)
- 2
- 2
- 1
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Proving Grounds
- 6
- 7
- 2
- 2
Popular Dubuque Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 156 ft • 229 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 2,254 ft • 16 ft • 223 •
Moderately popular green difficulty wilderness trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 16 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 175 ft • 223 •
Single Phase offers additional beginner friendly trail with a narrower feel and various rock jumps and features available. Ride it both ways for maximum enjoyment.
• 60 ★ 4.6 • 2,100 ft • 3 ft • 219 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 453 ft • 0 ft • 215 •
Popular green difficulty wilderness trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Dubuque Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 857 ft • 23 •
Good way to run all the fun and gnarly parts of Proving Grounds
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 959 ft • 17 •
Get the full mileage out of FDR with this route. No repeats.
5 miles • 479 ft • 12 •
Proposed option for routing race without SRW or D&C
12 miles • 1,157 ft • 23 •
12.5 miles covering all the trails but snake, and some trails twice
6 miles • 669 ft • 17 •
Proposal for IMBCS Race. Route does not cross over itself
Photos of Dubuque Mountain Bike
Videos of Dubuque Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bjdunne8378 | wishlist | region | activity #104616551 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 6:11am Sep 26, 2026 |
| KateCdFW5Y | wishlist | trail | activity #104198838 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 4:13am Sep 20, 2026 |
| KateCdFW5Y | comment | trail | activity #104198809 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 4:13am Sep 20, 2026 |
| morgo13 | wishlist | region | activity #103570439 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 3:12pm Sep 11, 2026 |
| pizzy | wishlist | region | activity #103429870 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 12:36pm Sep 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Clip Along Katie 😃💕 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 4:13am Sep 20, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree down on berm a few turns before short... | Jul 16, 2023 @ 10:50am Jul 16, 2023 | ||
| report | Tree down at berm before climb out begins | Jul 16, 2023 @ 10:47am Jul 16, 2023 | ||
| report | Riding well | Jul 12, 2023 @ 7:44am Jul 12, 2023 | ||
| trail | Now this is a trail! Sessioned this trail to... | Jun 20, 2023 @ 11:49am Jun 20, 2023 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails132 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k12 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge28 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge8 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k14 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge29 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Daniel's Den | skill park | Dubuque |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 52 | 52 miles | 3,461 ft | 16 miles | 472 ft | #1,185 | #2 | 100 | 16,697 | 7 | 10,871 | |
| E-Bike | 48 | 51 miles | 3,412 ft | 16 miles | 472 ft | #3,073 | #9 | 10,428 | 1 | 213 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 29 miles | 502 ft | 7 miles | 472 ft | #2,144 | #5 | 45 | 123 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 344 ft | 1 mile | 207 ft | #4,852 | #11 | 2,314 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 118 ft | 2,444 ft | 187 ft | #1,089 | #598 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 80 | 72 miles | 5,709 ft | 24 miles | 505 ft | #2,899 | #4 | 16,675 | 977 | |||
| Trail Running | 80 | 72 miles | 5,709 ft | 24 miles | 505 ft | #3,072 | #3 | 1 | 16,675 | 323 | ||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 25 miles | 161 ft | 6 miles | 472 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 7 | 3 miles | 318 ft | 1 mile | 423 ft | #1,249 | #4 | 10,341 | 57 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 20 | 2 miles | 1,148 ft | 2 miles | 404 ft | #528 | #1 | 303 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 25 miles | 161 ft | 6 miles | 472 ft | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 12 | 5 miles | 358 ft | 2 miles | 194 ft | #1,224 | #1 | 10,340 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Dubuque?
Dubuque has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Dubuque?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Dubuque are:
- Single Phase (4.6/5)
- Transformer (4.5/5)
- Distribution Line (4.4/5)
- Circuit Breaker (4.4/5)
- Hot Start (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Dubuque?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Dubuque are:
- September (100 activities)
- May (92 activities)
- October (83 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Dubuque?
There are 19 parking locations listed in Dubuque. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Dubuque?
The longest trail in Dubuque is Heritage Trail at 25.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Dubuque?
The best hiking trails in Dubuque are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Dubuque?
The best trail running trails in Dubuque are:
- Eagle Scout Trail
- Prairie Ridge Trail
- Cattesse Trail
- Prairie Ridge Loop Trail
- Cedar Ridge Loop Trail
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How many trails are in Dubuque?
Dubuque has a total of 106 trails. Of those, 52 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Dubuque to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Dubuque?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Dubuque is Heritage Trail with 534 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Dubuque?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Dubuque is Distribution Line with 242 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Dubuque?
Dubuque supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Dubuque?
The following bike services are available in Dubuque:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Dubuque?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Dubuque is Camp A Trail with an average grade of 11%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Dubuque?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Dubuque. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Dubuque?
The overall region status for Dubuque is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 57 trails:
- Clear / Green: 33
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 18
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Dubuque?
Yes, Dubuque supports e-bike riding. There are 48 trails in Dubuque that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Dubuque?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Dubuque are: View all mountain biking routes in Dubuque.
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What type of bike is most common in Dubuque?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Dubuque are:
- AM (38 activities)
- XC (14 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Dubuque?
There are 2 notable sights in Dubuque. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Dubuque.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Dubuque?
The most popular Strava segments in Dubuque are:
- Distribution Downhill from SP (1,073 athletes)
- DD Gravel Climb (933 athletes)
- Drop & Catch (763 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Dubuque?
There are 17 technical trail features (TTFs) in Dubuque. Some popular features include:
- Tabletop Jump (Jump)
- Rock Punch Section (Rock Face)
- The Basement (Other)
- Tabletop Jump (Jump)
- Rock Gap Jump Into Berm (Gap Jump)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Dubuque?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Dubuque. View all adaptive trails in Dubuque for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Dubuque?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Dubuque directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Dubuque?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Dubuque are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Dubuque?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Dubuque are:
- TMBR Ridge (3/5)
- Shakedown (4.7/5)
- Excavator Ridge Connector (3/5)
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