more stats
1,535 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:18
Avg time
798 ft
Altitude min
804 ft
Altitude max
800 ft
Altitude start
801 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
246 ft
Distance down
919 ft
Distance flat
00:01:18
Avg time

Break Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banner Lakes
    Summerset, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #18776 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
Tags

Green connector trail that takes you to Coal Miner's Daughter.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 171 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Break Line Trail Reports

Status:
on Jun 29, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      7 miles • 341 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Full lap at Banner trails. Including all loops and technical offshoots.
      6 miles • 261 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Loop around Banner omitting all of the black/difficult bits.
      5.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Break Line located?
      Break Line is located in Banner Lakes, Summerset, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Banner Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.44317, -93.55505.
      ▼ How hard is Break Line?
      Break Line is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Break Line?
      Break Line has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 798 ft to 804 ft.
      ▼ Is Break Line a point to point trail?
      Break Line is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Break Line?
      Break Line is 1,535 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Break Line?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Break Line. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Break Line? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Break Line are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Break Line?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Break Line. The trail is 1,535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Break Line?
      Break Line is a very popular trail. There have been 771 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,262 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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