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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Proving Grounds
    Dubuque, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #57878 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88107 in Trail Running
    • #58771 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Dubuque County Conservation Board

Mowed grass multi-use trail wraps around upland prairie, then through the woods.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Skidder Loop?
      Skidder Loop is 4,094 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skidder Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skidder Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skidder Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skidder Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skidder Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Skidder Loop. The trail is 4,094 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skidder Loop?
      Skidder Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 605 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 644 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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