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1,670 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
1,046 ft
Altitude min
1,075 ft
Altitude max
1,066 ft
Altitude start
1,075 ft
Altitude end
0.57%
Grade
-11.605%
Grade max
16.978%
Grade min
863 ft
Distance climb
643 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:02:43
Avg time

Captain's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Van Peenen Park
    Decorah, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107586 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133684 in Trail Running
    • #126693 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #223 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #298 in Trail Running
    • #261 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Captain's is a 1,670 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Decorah Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 31 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Captain's located?
      Captain's is located in Van Peenen Park, Decorah, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Van Peenen Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.31139, -91.77876.
      ▼ How hard is Captain's?
      Captain's is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.57%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Captain's?
      Captain's has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,046 ft to 1,075 ft.
      ▼ Is Captain's a point to point trail?
      Captain's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Captain's?
      Captain's is 1,670 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Captain's?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Captain's. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Captain's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Captain's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Captain's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Captain's. The trail is 1,670 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Captain's?
      Captain's is a moderately popular trail. There have been 376 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 415 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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