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453 ft
Distance
-23 ft
Descent
00:00:22
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
781 ft
Altitude min
804 ft
Altitude max
804 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
453 ft
Distance down
00:00:22
Avg time

Skidder Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Proving Grounds
    Dubuque, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #95951 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117862 in E-Biking
    • #158159 in Trail Running
    • #331939 in Hiking
    • #19756 in Snowshoeing
    • #26816 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #203 in Mountain Biking · Iowa [+]
    • #176 in E-Biking
    • #399 in Trail Running
    • #775 in Hiking
    • #34 in Snowshoeing
    • #26 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Dubuque County Conservation Board

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Skidder Point is a 453 ft popular green difficulty wilderness trail trail located near Dubuque Iowa. Highlights include views. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
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  • 37 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 237 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Directions to skidder-point trailhead (42.560900, -90.700740)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skidder Point located?
      Skidder Point is located in Proving Grounds, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Proving Grounds trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.5609, -90.70074.
      ▼ How hard is Skidder Point?
      Skidder Point is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skidder Point?
      The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 781 ft to 804 ft.
      ▼ Is Skidder Point a point to point trail?
      Skidder Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Skidder Point?
      Skidder Point is 453 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skidder Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skidder Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skidder Point?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skidder Point are:
      • May (24 activities)
      • September (24 activities)
      • October (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Skidder Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skidder Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skidder Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Skidder Point. The trail is 453 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skidder Point?
      Skidder Point is a very popular trail. There have been 1,453 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,440 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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