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1.1 miles
Distance
349 ft
Climb
-170 ft
Descent
00:05:41
Avg time
182 ft
Altitude change
635 ft
Altitude min
837 ft
Altitude max
655 ft
Altitude start
837 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
49.5%
Grade min
3,123 ft
Distance climb
1,703 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat
00:05:41
Avg time

Scrape Rock Wall Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Proving Grounds
    Dubuque, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104325 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110418 in E-Biking
    • #140178 in Trail Running
    • #150290 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #215 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #165 in E-Biking
    • #321 in Trail Running
    • #310 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Dubuque County Conservation Board

Not for beginners This is a technical double black diamond technical climb trail featuring steep slopes, rock ledges, narrow lines with open exposure, and is full of optional B lines and rock features.

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      makers1963 makers1963
      Whoa!! Climbs that will test you, lines that require focus , balance, alot of MTB skill, love this, very well designed, built by a MTBer I'm guessing
      darkins44 darkins44
      So much fun! Only rode it up as I didn't have my pads but it was amazing and had to walk a couple sections for sketchiness and a couple due to steepness and tiredness! Great challenge. Mostly black diamond just a couple really janky sections, one with no ride around but easy to walk.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scrape Rock Wall located?
      Scrape Rock Wall is located in Proving Grounds, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Proving Grounds trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.56182, -90.69856.
      ▼ How hard is Scrape Rock Wall?
      Scrape Rock Wall is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scrape Rock Wall?
      Scrape Rock Wall has 349 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 170 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 635 ft to 837 ft.
      ▼ Is Scrape Rock Wall a point to point trail?
      Scrape Rock Wall is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scrape Rock Wall?
      Scrape Rock Wall is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scrape Rock Wall?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scrape Rock Wall. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scrape Rock Wall?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scrape Rock Wall are:
      • May (14 activities)
      • September (13 activities)
      • October (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Scrape Rock Wall? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scrape Rock Wall are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scrape Rock Wall?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Scrape Rock Wall. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scrape Rock Wall?
      Scrape Rock Wall is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 677 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,342 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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