Dozer Drive

Dozer Drive is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Iowa, about half a mile from the community of Frith Spur. The route is roughly a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 325 feet, and it reaches a high point of 788 feet. The climb is steepest near the 0.3-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 14 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Dubuque show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. The hike pairs easily with other short walks in the area. Skidder Loop and Excavator Ridge are both about 0.1 mile away, and Heritage Trail is about 4 miles off. For something different, Softball Crags offers climbing about 6 miles away.