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2,100 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-132 ft
Altitude change
660 ft
Altitude min
793 ft
Altitude max
792 ft
Altitude start
659 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance climb
1,532 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:03:37
Avg time

Drop & Catch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Proving Grounds
    Dubuque, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #14230 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DJ
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Dubuque County Conservation Board

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AI Generated Description

Drop & Catch is a 2,100 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Dubuque Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 192 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Chicago)
Aug 15, 2026
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on Aug 15, 2026
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      Directions to drop--catch trailhead (42.557940, -90.699710)
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      Race Route (Proposed)
      6 miles • 669 ft • 17 •
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      SamLandau SamLandau
      Super fun trail, some of the step downs can be a bit brutal if you don't fully send them, but definitely the most fun way down the hill.
      darkins44 darkins44
      Might be my favorite line in the midwest! Reminds me of Pork Chop at Quarry Ridge with one non-optional rock garden and a step down I doubt I'll ever be able to send.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drop & Catch located?
      Drop & Catch is located in Proving Grounds, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Proving Grounds trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.55794, -90.69971.
      ▼ How hard is Drop & Catch?
      Drop & Catch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop & Catch?
      Drop & Catch has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 660 ft to 793 ft.
      ▼ Is Drop & Catch a point to point trail?
      Yes, Drop & Catch is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drop & Catch?
      Drop & Catch is 2,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop & Catch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Drop & Catch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Drop & Catch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drop & Catch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop & Catch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Drop & Catch. The trail is 2,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drop & Catch?
      Drop & Catch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,319 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,637 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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