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2,562 ft
Distance
125 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:06:48
Avg time
121 ft
Altitude change
654 ft
Altitude min
780 ft
Altitude max
659 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
1,670 ft
Distance climb
223 ft
Distance down
669 ft
Distance flat
00:06:48
Avg time

Dozer Drive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Proving Grounds
    Dubuque, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Dubuque County Conservation Board

Old road to the top of the Proving Grounds Park

Access Info

South from the parking lot

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 40 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 286 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dozer Drive located?
      Dozer Drive is located in Proving Grounds, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Proving Grounds trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.56317, -90.69585.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dozer Drive?
      Dozer Drive has 125 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 654 ft to 780 ft.
      ▼ Is Dozer Drive a point to point trail?
      Dozer Drive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Dozer Drive?
      Dozer Drive is 2,562 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dozer Drive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dozer Drive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dozer Drive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dozer Drive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dozer Drive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Dozer Drive. The trail is 2,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dozer Drive?
      Dozer Drive is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,751 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 111 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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