more stats
4,275 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-111 ft
Descent
00:09:32
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
752 ft
Altitude min
821 ft
Altitude max
821 ft
Altitude start
794 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
1,352 ft
Distance climb
1,624 ft
Distance down
1,273 ft
Distance flat
00:09:32
Avg time

Porterhouse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beverly Park
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49774 in E-Biking
    • #337398 in Trail Running
    • #387240 in Hiking
    • #12838 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #34 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #101 in E-Biking
    • #807 in Trail Running
    • #916 in Hiking
    • #37 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face
  • Land Owner

Porterhouse is an intermediate blue trail that skirts the east side of the park connecting the Front Side to the Gravity Zone and provides access to Cryptorcidism and PAGAN. This trail winds through the park and features log overs, small drop with ride around, two narrow ladder bridges with ride around options, a stone bridge with rock roll in, a large bypass bridge, and two log skinnies - one with a drop at the end. If you’re looking to expand your skills from riding the green trails, this is the one for you

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BridgesDropsRock slabsSkinnies

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 148 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Porterhouse Trail Reports

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on Jul 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to porterhouse trailhead (41.937920, -91.707390)

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      0:33 | 45 | Jul 14, 2022 , Cedar Rapids
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      0:07 | 46 | Jul 14, 2022 , Cedar Rapids

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Porterhouse located?
      Porterhouse is located in Beverly Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Beverly Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.93792, -91.70739.
      ▼ How hard is Porterhouse?
      Porterhouse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Porterhouse?
      Porterhouse has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 752 ft to 821 ft.
      ▼ How long is Porterhouse?
      Porterhouse is 4,275 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Porterhouse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Porterhouse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Porterhouse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Porterhouse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Porterhouse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Porterhouse. The trail is 4,275 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Porterhouse?
      Porterhouse is a moderately popular trail. There have been 436 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 517 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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