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928 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-104 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
655 ft
Altitude min
754 ft
Altitude max
754 ft
Altitude start
656 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-39.8%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
725 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
Avg time

Panic Stop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Proving Grounds
    Dubuque, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94386 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13698 in E-Biking
    • #157267 in Trail Running
    • #151068 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #194 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #25 in E-Biking
    • #391 in Trail Running
    • #312 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Dubuque County Conservation Board

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AI Generated Description

Panic Stop is a 928 ft moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Dubuque Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 182 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Chicago)
Aug 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Panic Stop located?
      Panic Stop is located in Proving Grounds, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Proving Grounds trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.5602, -90.6959.
      ▼ How hard is Panic Stop?
      Panic Stop is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Panic Stop?
      Panic Stop has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 655 ft to 754 ft.
      ▼ Is Panic Stop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Panic Stop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Panic Stop?
      Panic Stop is 928 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Panic Stop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Panic Stop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Panic Stop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Panic Stop are:
      • September (20 activities)
      • May (18 activities)
      • July (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Panic Stop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Panic Stop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Panic Stop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Panic Stop. The trail is 928 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Panic Stop?
      Panic Stop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,045 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,638 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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