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1,795 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
791 ft
Altitude min
800 ft
Altitude max
797 ft
Altitude start
791 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
279 ft
Distance climb
449 ft
Distance down
823 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Problem Child Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banner Lakes
    Summerset, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #164432 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Problem Child is a 1,795 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Summerset Iowa. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      Banner Full Lap - All Loops
      7 miles • 341 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Full lap at Banner trails. Including all loops and technical offshoots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Problem Child located?
      Problem Child is located in Banner Lakes, Summerset, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Banner Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.44462, -93.54802.
      ▼ How hard is Problem Child?
      Problem Child is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Problem Child?
      Problem Child has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 791 ft to 800 ft.
      ▼ Is Problem Child a point to point trail?
      Problem Child is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Problem Child?
      Problem Child is 1,795 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Problem Child?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Problem Child. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Problem Child? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Problem Child are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Problem Child?
      The estimated time to ride Problem Child is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,795 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Problem Child?
      Problem Child is a moderately popular trail. There have been 527 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 718 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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