more stats
1,490 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
797 ft
Altitude min
809 ft
Altitude max
797 ft
Altitude start
801 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-7.4%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance climb
272 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

Missing Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banner Lakes
    Summerset, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42608 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A fast, flowy, tight single-track at the base of one of the hills. This trail connects you to the start of New Ed Beach and Corner Pocket.

source: Central Iowa Trails Association
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 28 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 165 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Missing Link Trail Reports

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Jun 16, 2025 @ 8:59am
Jun 16, 2025
May 11, 2024 @ 8:44am
May 11, 2024
 soft in some lower areas.
Sep 22, 2022 @ 6:24am
Sep 22, 2022
Jun 19, 2022 @ 6:26am
Jun 19, 2022
May 31, 2022 @ 1:36pm
May 31, 2022
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on Jun 16, 2025
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      32
      Banner Full Lap - All Loops
      7 miles • 341 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Full lap at Banner trails. Including all loops and technical offshoots.
      26
      Banner: Green/Blue Loop
      6 miles • 261 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Loop around Banner omitting all of the black/difficult bits.
      4.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Missing Link located?
      Missing Link is located in Banner Lakes, Summerset, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Banner Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.44171, -93.5534.
      ▼ How hard is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Missing Link?
      Missing Link has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 797 ft to 809 ft.
      ▼ Is Missing Link a point to point trail?
      Missing Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is 1,490 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Missing Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Missing Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Missing Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Missing Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Missing Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Missing Link. The trail is 1,490 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Missing Link?
      Missing Link is a very popular trail. There have been 791 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,756 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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