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1.2 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:09:34
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
754 ft
Altitude min
836 ft
Altitude max
793 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
2,451 ft
Distance climb
2,234 ft
Distance down
1,394 ft
Distance flat
00:09:34
Avg time
Ride Control Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaProving Grounds
Dubuque, Iowa -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerDubuque County Conservation Board
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Ride Control is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Dubuque Iowa. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 212 rides
- Last: Sep 10, 2026
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(42.557800, -90.699700)
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Proposal for IMBCS Race. Route does not cross over itself
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