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696 ft
Distance
-13 ft
Descent
825 ft
High Point
-14 ft
Altitude change
811 ft
Altitude min
825 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
312 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat

J-Hook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fourmile MTB Park
    Des Moines, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #202295 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48465 in E-Biking
    • #311958 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #437 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #94 in E-Biking
    • #760 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Polk County Conservation

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AI Generated Description

J-Hook is a 696 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Des Moines Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is J-Hook located?
      J-Hook is located in Fourmile MTB Park, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Fourmile MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.61191, -93.531.
      ▼ How hard is J-Hook?
      J-Hook is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for J-Hook?
      The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 811 ft to 825 ft.
      ▼ Is J-Hook a point to point trail?
      J-Hook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is J-Hook?
      J-Hook is 696 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on J-Hook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on J-Hook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride J-Hook?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride J-Hook are:
      • September (6 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access J-Hook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to J-Hook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is J-Hook?
      J-Hook is a very popular trail. There have been 35 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 169 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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