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348 ft
Distance
-34 ft
Descent
00:00:25
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
917 ft
Altitude min
951 ft
Altitude max
951 ft
Altitude start
915 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
285 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:00:25
Avg time

Arc Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Interstate Power Preserve (IPP)
    Dubuque, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #148158 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143752 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #326 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #216 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Dubuque County Conservation

4' gap drop, steep rocky descent into banked turn, finish w/ a double

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DropsJumpsRock slabsRocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Arc Gap located?
      Arc Gap is located in Interstate Power Preserve (IPP), Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Interstate Power Preserve (IPP) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.40843, -90.6667.
      ▼ How hard is Arc Gap?
      Arc Gap is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arc Gap?
      The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 917 ft to 951 ft.
      ▼ Is Arc Gap a point to point trail?
      Arc Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Arc Gap?
      Arc Gap is 348 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arc Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Arc Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Arc Gap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Arc Gap are:
      • November (3 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Arc Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arc Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Arc Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Arc Gap. The trail is 348 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Arc Gap?
      Arc Gap is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 107 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 157 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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