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2,346 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:07:32
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
591 ft
Altitude min
661 ft
Altitude max
651 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-2.545%
Grade
-18.79%
Grade max
12.089%
Grade min
549 ft
Distance climb
1,621 ft
Distance down
176 ft
Distance flat
00:07:32
Avg time

Ashes To Ashes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Gorge
    Burlington, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29884 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

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AI Generated Description

Ashes To Ashes is a 2,346 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Burlington Iowa. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 32 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Ashes To Ashes Trail Reports

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Oct 27, 2025 @ 10:14am (America/Chicago)
Oct 27, 2025
 A lot of small branches on the trail. Also a lot of leaves (it's autumn!) that hide the terrain and smaller sticks, and make it a bit slick.
Nov 16, 2021 @ 3:55am
Nov 16, 2021
Trail cleared of all leaves. Ground is slightly wet due to wet leaf covering. Very rideable just slow.
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on Oct 27, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      North Gorge MTB trail - 'Ashes to Ashes'
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ashes To Ashes located?
      Ashes To Ashes is located in North Gorge, Burlington, Iowa, United States. It is part of the North Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.86019, -91.12119.
      ▼ How hard is Ashes To Ashes?
      Ashes To Ashes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.545%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ashes To Ashes?
      Ashes To Ashes has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 591 ft to 661 ft.
      ▼ Is Ashes To Ashes a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ashes To Ashes is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ashes To Ashes?
      Ashes To Ashes is 2,346 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ashes To Ashes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ashes To Ashes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ashes To Ashes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ashes To Ashes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ashes To Ashes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Ashes To Ashes. The trail is 2,346 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ashes To Ashes?
      Ashes To Ashes is a very popular trail. There have been 52 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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