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2,346 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:07:32
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
591 ft
Altitude min
661 ft
Altitude max
651 ft
Altitude start
591 ft
Altitude end
-2.545%
Grade
-18.79%
Grade max
12.089%
Grade min
549 ft
Distance climb
1,621 ft
Distance down
176 ft
Distance flat
00:07:32
Avg time

Ashes To Ashes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Gorge
    Burlington, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29884 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

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Ashes To Ashes is a 2,346 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Burlington Iowa. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 32 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Oct 27, 2025 @ 10:14am (America/Chicago)
Oct 27, 2025
A lot of small branches on the trail. Also a lot of leaves (it's autumn!) that hide the terrain and smaller sticks, and make it a bit slick.
Nov 16, 2021 @ 3:55am
Nov 16, 2021
Trail cleared of all leaves. Ground is slightly wet due to wet leaf covering. Very rideable just slow.
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        Directions to ashes-to-ashes trailhead (40.860191, -91.121190)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ashes To Ashes

        Where is Ashes To Ashes located?
        Ashes To Ashes is located in North Gorge, Burlington, Iowa, United States. It is part of the North Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.86019, -91.12119.
        How hard is Ashes To Ashes?
        Ashes To Ashes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.545%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Ashes To Ashes?
        Ashes To Ashes has 10 m of elevation gain. The trail has 28 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 180 m to 202 m.
        Is Ashes To Ashes a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ashes To Ashes is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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