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4,094 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:09:21
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
755 ft
Altitude min
840 ft
Altitude max
789 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
1,785 ft
Distance climb
1,237 ft
Distance down
1,073 ft
Distance flat
00:09:21
Avg time
Skidder Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaProving Grounds
Dubuque, Iowa -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2019
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Land OwnerDubuque County Conservation Board
Mowed grass multi-use trail wraps around upland prairie, then through the woods.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 3 miles average
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
All
- 99 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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(42.557760, -90.699490)
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Proving Grounds
17 trails
Routes with this trail
5 miles • 479 ft • 12 •
Proposed option for routing race without SRW or D&C
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Proposal for IMBCS Race. Route does not cross over itself
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skidder Loop
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Where is Skidder Loop located?
Skidder Loop is located in Proving Grounds, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Proving Grounds trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.55776, -90.69949.
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How hard is Skidder Loop?
Skidder Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Skidder Loop?
Skidder Loop has 124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 755 ft to 840 ft.
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Is Skidder Loop a point to point trail?
Skidder Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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