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Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Clinton, IA
Clive, IA
Coralville, IA
Council Bluffs, IA
Davenport, IA
Des Moines, IA
Dubuque, IA
Accordion
Fairfield, IA
Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Madison, IA
Ft Dodge, IA
Ft Madison, IA
Ft. Dodge, IA
Ft. Madison, IA
Grinnell, IA
Indianola, IA
Iowa City, IA
Johnston, IA
Keokuk, IA
Le Mars, IA
Ledyard, IA
Marion, IA
Marshalltown, IA
Mason City, IA
Muscatine, IA
Newton, IA
Oskaloosa, IA
Ottumwa, IA
Pella, IA
Sioux City, IA
Spencer, IA
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West Des Moines, IA
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Type
265 Results
Activities
Length
Surfaces
Type

Alliant Powerline Trail
0.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Augustine Trail
1.03 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Bear River Recreation Trail
5.6 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail
4.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Beaverbrooke Park Trail
2.4 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Bee Branch Trail
1.56 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Bergfeld Recreation Trail
1.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Big Woods Trail (IA)
1.9 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
0.6 mi
State: IA, NE
Concrete

Boone River Recreational Trail

5.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

C.R. Roberts Memorial Trail

1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Carlisle Nature Trail
3.17 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Cedar Valley Lakes Trail
16 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Cedar Valley Nature Trail
70.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Central City Trail (IA)
3 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Charley Western Recreational Trailway
4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Chautauqua Park Trail
1.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Chichaqua Valley Trail
29.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Clive Greenbelt Trail
7.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Copper Creek Trail
0.75 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone
Accordion

Court Hill Trail
2.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Dubuque Jaycees Trail
1.28 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Duck Creek Recreational Trail
13.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Evansdale Nature Trail

1.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Ewing Park Trail
0.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Fairfield Loop Trail
16 mi
State: IA
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Floyd River Trail
3.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Fort Dodge Nature Trail
2.6 mi
State: IA
Cinder

Franklin Grove Heritage Trail
3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Cinder

Gay Lea Wilson Trail
20.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Gilbert Drive Trail
1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Gilroy Rustic Park Trail
0.5 mi
State: IA
Ballast, Grass

Government Bridge (Arsenal Bridge)
0.3 mi
State: IA, IL
Asphalt, Metal

Grant Wood Trail (Jones County Segment)
2.7 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Great American Rail-Trail
3743.9 mi
State: DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Green Valley Lake Trail
3.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Harry Cook Nature Trail
2 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Heart of the Warrior Trail
3 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Heritage Trail (IA)
29.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

High Trestle Trail
31.74 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Indian Creek Trail (IA)
3.86 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Inter-Urban Trail
1.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Iowa River Corridor Trail
18.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

James Street Trail
2.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

JewEllsworth Trail
3.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Johnston Interurban Trail
1.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Kewash Nature Trail
13.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Laurens Prairie Preservation Trail
0.8 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Le Mars Recreational Trail

9 mi
State: IA

Little River Scenic Pathway
1.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Lone Tree Road Trail
2.31 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Mahaska Community Recreation Trail

12 mi
State: IA
Concrete, Gravel

Mapleleaf Pathway
1.5 mi
State: IA
Grass, Gravel

Mark C. Ackelson Trail

6 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Mississippi River Trail (Riverdale to Davenport)
14.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Mississippi Riverwalk Trail
0.95 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Mormon Handcart Trail
0.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Mount Pleasant Recreational Trails
8.3 mi
State: IA
Concrete

NIACC Trail
2.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Northwest 62nd Avenue Trail
3.1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Oralabor Gateway Trail
5.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Ottumwa Trail System
10.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Perry Creek Trail
4.4 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Pleasant Valley Trail
4.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Pony Hollow Trail
3.6 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail
20 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Raccoon River Valley Trail
88.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Railroad Highway Trail

3.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Red Rock Prairie Trail
9.75 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Ringgold Trailway
2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

River's Edge Trail (IA)
7.1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Rock Island Old Stone Arch Nature Trail
3.75 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Rolling Prairie Trail
21 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Running River Trail System (Riverside Park)
5.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Russell White Nature Trail
3.8 mi
State: IA
Ballast, Grass

Sac and Fox Trail
7.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Sauk Rail Trail
33.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Sergeant Road Trail
9.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Sheldon Recreational Trail

6.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Shell Rock River Trail (Butler County Nature Trail)
5.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Sioux City Riverfront Trail
5.3 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Solon-Lake Macbride Recreation Trail
5.3 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

South Riverside Trail
8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Southern Levy Trail
0.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Spencer Recreational Trail
15.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Storm Lake Trail

5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Summerset Trail
12 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

T-Bone Trail
19.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Tatonka Ska Trace
11 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Three Rivers Trail
39.9 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Trestle to Trestle Trail
3.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Trout Run Trail
11 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Twin Lakes Trail

7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Union Bridge Trail
1.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Veterinary Medicine Trail
1.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Volksweg Trail
12.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Wabash Trace Nature Trail
63 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail
27 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Waverly Rail Trail
7.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Winnebago Trail
3.7 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Cedar Prairie Trail
7.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Cinder Path
13.5 mi
State: IA
Cinder, Crushed Stone

Clear Creek Trail (IA)
8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Clinton Discovery Trail

9.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Colby Woods Trail

3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Denver-Jefferson Trail
1.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Grant Wood Trail (Linn County Segment)
14.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Grass, Gravel

Great Western Trail (IA)
18.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Heart of Iowa Nature Trail
25.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

High Line Trail
2.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Iowa 330/US 30 Trail
11.1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Iowa Great Lakes Trail
26.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Jerry Kelley Trail
2.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Jordan Creek Trail
8.6 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Kent Stein to Deep Lakes Park Trail
4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Kruidenier Trail
1.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Lake Manawa Trail
7.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Lamoni Rail-Trail
4.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Linn Creek Recreational Trail
10 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Neal Smith Trail
26 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Newton Hike and Bike Trail
6 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Northwest Arterial Trail
4.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Old Creamery Nature Trail
15.3 mi
State: IA
Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Paint Creek Trail (IA)
2.5 mi
State: IA
Dirt

Park to Park Trail
4.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Pine Lake Trail
2.4 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Pioneer Trail (IA)
11.5 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Puddle Jumper Trail
2 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Readlyn Grump Trail
6.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Rock Creek Recreation Bike Trail
5.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Wolf Creek Trail (IA)
2.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Boyson Trail
3.4 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Cedar River Greenbelt Trail
4 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Comet Trail
7 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone, Grass

Competine Trail
0.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

East Hillcrest Trail
0.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Flint River Trail (IA)
9.6 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Hoover Nature Trail

27.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel

Iowa Riverfront Trail
6.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Lake Pahoja Trail
3.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

McVay Trail
1.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Prairie Land Trail

11.3 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Trolley Trail (Clear Lake/Mason City)
7.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Wheels to Heels Trail
3.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Bill Riley Trail
2.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Hanson Trail
3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

John Pat Dorrian Trail
3.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Mormon Trek/Coralville Strip Nature Trail
0.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

12th Street Trail
1.51 mi
State: IA
Concrete

1st Street Trail
1.6 mi
State: IA
Concrete

218 Trail
1.43 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Ashawa Greenway Trail
0.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Bacon Creek Trail
3 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Ballpark to Ballpark Trail
1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Bellevue Rivervue Trail
2.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Big Sioux River Trail
2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Bloomington Road Trail
2.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Bob Layton Trail
1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Brewer Creek Trail
2.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Bull Creek Pathway
0.6 mi
State: IA
Concrete

CEMAR Trail
5.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Cedar Heights Drive Trail
0.6 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Cedar Street Trail
1.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Cedar View Trail

4.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Chippewa Creek Trail
1.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Coral Ridge Avenue Trail
1.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Coronado Park Trail
0.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Des Moines River Trail

2.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Donald Street Trail
2.54 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Dovetail Recreation Trail
1.3 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Dry Branch Creek Trail

0.8 mi
State: IA
Dirt, Grass

Easter Lake Spine Trail
1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Ed Winkel Memorial Trail
4.7 mi
State: IA
Gravel

Edgewood Trail

1.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Eldridge/Long Grove Trail
3.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Ellis Trail
3.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

First Ave Trail
3.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Forest Hills Trail
1.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Fort Madison PORT Trail
1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Galloping Goose Trail (IA)
0.5 mi
State: IA
Ballast, Dirt, Grass

George Recreational Trail
3.6 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Grand Prairie Parkway Trail
3 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Green Meadows North Trail
1.02 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Green Meadows West Trail
0.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Greenhill Trail
4.68 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Greenway Trail (Altoona)
1.1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Grinnell Trail

1.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Grundy County Lake Trail
3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Hershey Avenue Trail
0.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Hiawatha Trail (IA)
2.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

High Trestle Trail to Raccoon River Valley Trail Connector
9 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Highway 1 Trail
1.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Highway 6 Trail
1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Holstein Community Trail
1.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Hubbard Prairie Trail
1.3 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Hudson Road Trail
2.22 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Hynes Spur Trail
1.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

I-74 Bridge Bike and Pedestrian Path
1 mi
State: IA, IL
Concrete

John King Trail
0.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Johnston to Urbandale Trail
2.73 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Kingsley Community Biking and Walking Trail
1.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Knolls Greenway Trail
1.1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Lenox Multi-Purpose Trail
0.25 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Lester Matzen Bike Path

1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Lions Park Trail
1.1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Little Walnut Creek Trail
1.9 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Long Meadow Trail
1.28 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Lower Finkbine Trail
0.9 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Manchester Walkway/Bikeway Trails
3.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Trail
3.54 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Martin Luther King Jr. Trail

1.1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Meredith Drive Trail

3.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Meredith Trail

5.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Mill Creek Fitness Trail
0.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Mills Civic Parkway Trail
4 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Muddy Creek Trail
1.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

North Atlantic Trails System
5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

North Ridge Trail
6.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Northwest Beaver Drive Trail

3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Oakdale Boulevard Trail
3.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Outer Drive Trail
2.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Path of Progress
3.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Gravel

Paul Skeffington Memorial Trail
5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Praeri Rail Trail
10.5 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Prairie Lakes Trail
3.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Principal Riverwalk
1.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Ranshaw Way Trail
1.4 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Red Oak Trail
1.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Reumpers Nature Trail
0.3 mi
State: IA
Cinder

Riverside Park Trail (IA)
3.5 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Riverside Trail (IA)
1.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Riverview Recreation Area Trail
2.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Sandy Hollow Recreation Trail

3.1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Shaulis Road Trail
5.59 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Singing Hills Trail
2.7 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Sioux Center Bike Path
3.3 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Skunk River Trail

4.1 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Sneakers Run
0.67 mi
State: IA
Gravel

Soldier Creek Nature Trail
1.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

South Tama Recreation Trail
5.6 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone, Dirt

Southeast Connector Trail
3.09 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Stange Road Trail
2.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Stanton Greenbelt Trail
1.5 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Stockyards Trail
1.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Sugar Creek Trail (IA)
1.4 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Sweet Water Creek Trail
2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Sycamore Greenway Trail
2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Timberline Park Trail
1.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Trolley Line Trail (IA)
0.57 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Trolley Trail (Waterloo)
1.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

UNI Preserve Trail
0.8 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

US 63 Trail
0.8 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Union Road Trail
1.01 mi
State: IA
Concrete

University Avenue Trail
3.1 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Valley View Trail
7.2 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Veterans Memorial Trail (IA)
5 mi
State: IA, NE
Concrete

Walnut Creek Trail (Iowa)
3.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Walnut Trace Park Trail
1.6 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Waveland Trail
1.7 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

West Des Moines Levee Trail
1.2 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Western Historic Trails Center Link
1.9 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Westridge Greenway Trail
0.98 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete

Westside Trail (IA)
0.4 mi
State: IA
Asphalt

Westview Park Trail
0.4 mi
State: IA
Concrete

Willow Creek Trail (IA)
1.6 mi
State: IA
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
A short trail that makes creative use of a utility corridor on the southeastern bluffs of Dubuque, the Alliant Powerline Trail provides a paved, tree-lined path perfect for dog-walking or exercising -...
 IA 0.7 mi Asphalt
A short, paved path that runs through open fields and clusters of trees alongside Beaver Creek, local residents use the Augustine Trail both as a convenient means of recreation and dog-walking, as...
 IA 1.03 mi Asphalt
The Bear River Recreation Trail follows part of the Maquoketa River outside of Spragueville and Preston, through bucolic countryside of woodlands, farms and river lowlands. You can start the trail in...
 IA 5.6 mi Crushed Stone
Beginning just past the junction of the Johnston Interurban Trail and the Trestle to Trestle Trail, which carries users over the creek and south into Des Moines via the area's stellar system of...
 IA 4.4 mi Asphalt
Covering the majority of the northern side of the small suburban community of Grimes, IA, the Beaverbrooke Park Trail offers a lovely paved route along the tree-lined path of an irrigation ditch....
 IA 2.4 mi Concrete
The Bee Branch Trail system forms an important connection between the almost thirty-mile Heritage Trail (IA), the crown jewel of the area's trails, and the Mississippi River and Chaplain Schmitt...
 IA 1.56 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Nestled amidst the suburban landscape on the western outskirts of Dubuque, the Bergfeld Recreation Area is a 30-acre park with playgrounds, fishing spots on the Bergfeld Pond, and the Bergfeld...
 IA 1.8 mi Asphalt
Cedar Falls, Iowa serves as the endpoint of one of Iowa’s favorite regional trails, the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, but also features an extensive network of multi-use paths and on-street bike...
 IA 1.9 mi Concrete
The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge—named for the former Nebraska senator who helped secure much of its funding—opened in September 2008 as the first dedicated pedestrian bridge to connect two states....
 IA, NE 0.6 mi Concrete
There are few better ways to experience Boone River without actually getting your feet wet than the Boone River Recreational Trail. The trail weaves along the scenic river, taking you from one end of...
 IA 5.7 mi Concrete
The C.R Roberts Memorial Trail in Dysart picks up right on the western end of the Old Creamery Nature Trail which travels all the way to Vinton via Garrison. Unlike the latter trail, this trail is...
 IA 1 mi Asphalt
Opened in 2016, the Carlisle Nature Trail is a beautiful way to experience the natural beauty of the small Iowa community of Carlisle, located about a dozen miles southeast of Des Moines. Running...
 IA 3.17 mi Concrete
The Cedar Valley Lakes Trail follows a heavily wooded route along the Cedar River, passing Alice Wyth Lake, Fisher Lake, George Wyth Lake and Brinker Lake. The opportunities for recreation are...
 IA 16 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview The Cedar Valley Nature Trail follows the fertile Cedar River between Evansdale and Ely. The 70.6-mile trail comprises three former trails—the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, the Cedar River...
 IA 70.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Central City Trail winds for 3 miles along the banks of the Wapsinicon River, running through Pinicon Ridge County Park into downtown Central City. Pinicon Ridge County Park is 966 acres of...
 IA 3 mi Concrete
The Charley Western Recreational Trailway provides a useful off-road route around the outer limits of Charles City. Built on the site of the former Charles City Western Railway, the trail runs along...
 IA 4 mi Asphalt
The Chautauqua Park Trail is a short, paved trail that travels along the wooded shore of the Missouri River from Chautauqua Park, a 46-acre recreation site located near the Singing Hills area of Sioux...
 IA 1.8 mi Concrete
Overview The paved Chichaqua Valley Trail crosses nearly 30 miles of central Iowa farmland between the northeastern Des Moines suburbs and the rural community of Baxter. The trail’s name,...
 IA 29.7 mi Asphalt
While Greater Des Moines is flush with multiuse trails, one of the paved pathways running through the suburb of Clive really stands out. Offering a string of trailside parks and fun twists and turns...
 IA 7.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Copper Creek Trail runs for a short distance from the town of Preston, heading northwest along Copper Creek to meet with the Bear River Recreation Trail. You'll find a nice picnic spot with a...
 IA 0.75 mi Crushed Stone
Accordion
The Court Hill Trail is a concrete pathway that provides a connection between four local parks in the neighborhoods of eastern Iowa City. Starting in the west at Creekside Park, the trail passes...
 IA 2.8 mi Concrete
The Dubuque Jaycees Trail runs for just over a mile from Pyatigorsk Park (named for a Russian sister city to Dubuque) up to the 8-acre A.Y. McDonald Park, a popular fishing and boat launch spot...
 IA 1.28 mi Asphalt
The Duck Creek Recreational Trail, also known as Duck Creek Parkway Trail, traverses three riverfront cities in the Quad Cities region of eastern Iowa, offering residents the opportunity for a...
 IA 13.5 mi Asphalt
The Evansdale Nature Trail connects both residential and commercial areas in the northeastern Iowa city of Evansdale. One of the most charming aspects of the trail is the abundance of trees along its...
 IA 1.9 mi Asphalt
The Ewing Park Trail is a paved path, perfect for a short bike ride or jog, located in the city of Des Moines' Ewing Park. One of the city's largest public parks, the park is home to a popular lilac...
 IA 0.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Fairfield Loop Trail forms a 16-mile ring around the town of Fairfield, mostly in the outlying areas of the countryside. The trail links two major preserves and connects city and county parks....
 IA 16 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The northern end of the Floyd River Trail begins at Floyd Boulevard at the doorstep to Leeds Elementary School, where the Outer Drive Trail links up from the west. From there, the paved pathway...
 IA 3.2 mi Concrete
The Fort Dodge Nature Trail begins at the city's Snell-Crawford Park and runs northeast for nearly 3 miles. The trail travels adjacent to overhead power lines and crosses a couple of bridges over...
 IA 2.6 mi Cinder
The Franklin Grove Heritage Trail rests on top of an abandoned Rock Island railroad corridor that runs through the heart of the small Iowan city of Belmond. The trail connects the residential section...
 IA 3 mi Asphalt, Cinder
Nestled in the suburbs of Des Moines and traveling through the towns of Ankeny, Berwick, Pleasant Hill, and Altoona, the Gay Lea Wilson Trail is named for a local advocate who first conceived of a...
 IA 20.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Although only a mile long, the Gilbert Drive Trail is a key connector between two other trails in the northeastern Iowa community of Evansdale. To the west, it intersects with the Cedar Valley Nature...
 IA 1 mi Concrete
Located in the quaint community of Lost Nation, the Gilroy Rustic Park Trail is one of the most picturesque places in Clinton County. The half-mile path is lined with trees and, although the trail is...
 IA 0.5 mi Ballast, Grass
The Government Bridge is both an engineering marvel and a significant part of US history. The predecessor to the present-day bridge was the first bridge built across the Mississippi River. Three...
 IA, IL 0.3 mi Asphalt, Metal
Nearly 3 miles of the Grant Wood Trail in Jones County has been constructed so far (2012) along a former Milwaukee Road right-of-way in Marion and Olin. The trail is named for the early 20th-century...
 IA 2.7 mi Crushed Stone
Note: This developing route is not yet fully contiguous – it is just over 50% complete. Please refer to the Trail Map for more information on the existing sections of trail, as well as the online...
 DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MT, NE, OH, PA, WA, WV, WY 3743.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Green Valley Lake Trail is a developing multi-use trail around the perimeter of its namesake lake, located within the popular Green Valley State Park just north of Creston, Iowa. As of 2019, the...
 IA 3.5 mi Concrete
The Harry Cook Nature Trail runs for 2 miles from the edge of the small city of Osage, Iowa to the city's public Spring Park. The trail, which opened in the early 1990s, occupies the bed of an...
 IA 2 mi Crushed Stone
The Heart of the Warrior Trail runs east-west through Waukee, a small city in the Greater Des Moines area. On its east end, the trail begins in Lions Park. Here, it connects to the popular Clive...
 IA 3 mi Concrete
The Heritage Trail rolls along like a dream for nearly 30 miles from the Mississippi River town of Dubuque to Dyersville, home of the movie set for Field of Dreams. Along the way it passes through the...
 IA 29.4 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Overview The High Trestle Trail, which spans 31.4 miles across Iowa, is one of the most pristine and highly trafficked trails in Iowa—even at night. The trail’s popularity is largely due to its...
 IA 31.74 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Running north along Indian Creek from busy US 275, the Indian Creek Trail extends for more than 3 miles —where it meets the Veterans Memorial Trail and Lake Manawa Trail—to the southwestern edge of...
 IA 3.86 mi Concrete
Des Moines' Inter-Urban Trail was opened in 1998 on the abandoned tracks of the Urbandale streetcar line. Residents and visitors of Iowa could ride the electric-powered trolley from Urbandale to Des...
 IA 1.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Meandering along the Iowa River through Iowa City and North Liberty, this trail offers residents and visitors alike with an invaluable off-road link between the two cities. Numerous offshoots of the...
 IA 18.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The James Street Trail begins on Meredith Drive in Urbandale and stretches over two and half miles north into the neighboring municipality of Grimes. The concrete trail is generally flat and easy to...
 IA 2.7 mi Concrete
It took a nearly a decade of work and collaboration between two Central Iowa communities and a host of other partners to move the JewEllsworth Trail from vision to reality. The trail sits in the...
 IA 3.5 mi Concrete
The Johnston Interurban Trail, built on a corridor used by Iowa's Inter-Urban Railway from 1906 until 1948, provides an important connection for the area's top-notch trail system, which enables trail...
 IA 1.7 mi Asphalt
The Kewash Nature Trail winds for nearly 14 miles between the towns of Keota and Washington. These endpoints were creatively combined to form the trail's name. The trail has a crushed limestone...
 IA 13.8 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Laurens Prairie Preservation Trail runs for just under a mile along an old Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad line on the south side of town in the rural community of Laurens. The trail...
 IA 0.8 mi Crushed Stone
IA 9 mi
Since 1994, the Little River Scenic Pathway has offered something for everyone to enjoy. Users can enjoy nature while hiking, biking, jogging or exercising at fitness areas along the trail or by...
 IA 1.8 mi Concrete
Forming an important connection in the area's excellent network of multi-use trails, the Lone Tree Road Trail parallels its namesake roadway for over two miles in the northern reaches of Cedar Falls,...
 IA 2.31 mi Concrete
The Mahaska Community Recreation Trail wraps around the southeast Iowan city, Oskaloosa, winding through neighborhoods, farmlands, community parks, and woodlands. Construction of the trail began in...
 IA 12 mi Concrete, Gravel
The Mapleleaf Pathway is located in the small community of Diagonal, Iowa. The trail occupies an abandoned Chicago and North Western Railway corridor, which once formed part of a larger system that...
 IA 1.5 mi Grass, Gravel
It may be hard to believe now when you see children laughing on the playground and neighbors out on a morning jog but Easter Lake and the park that surrounds it sit on the site of a coal mine that...
 IA 6 mi Concrete
The Mississippi River Trail in Scott County resembles the setting of a Mark Twain novel as it travels 13.5 miles along its namesake within sight of barges, riverboats, and marine-related businesses...
 IA 14.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
A spacious path easily identifiable by it's red-patterned concrete, the Mississippi Riverwalk Trail runs just under a mile along the river, connecting some of Dubuque's major tourist attractions and...
 IA 0.95 mi Concrete
Located in a creekside park on the outskirts of the campus of the Univeristy of Iowa, visitors who travel on the Mormon Handcart Trail will learn quite a bit about the journey that the Mormon handcart...
 IA 0.5 mi Asphalt
The small community of Mount Pleasant, Iowa is home to a nice, long series of recreational trails and sidepaths. The trail system enables many residents to easily get around the community by foot or...
 IA 8.3 mi Concrete
The NIACC Trail in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, connects the campus of North Iowa Area Community College with the edge of downtown Mason City. The trail provides a convenient and safe alternative to...
 IA 2.2 mi Asphalt
The Northwest 62nd Avenue Trail is a wide sidepath in Johnston, IA, that serves as an important off-road connector between many of the trails in the city's well-developed trail system and the greater...
 IA 3.1 mi Concrete
The Oralabor Gateway Trail is a 5.2 mile concrete-surfaced spur branching off from the Neal Smith Trail south of Saylorville Lake and just north of NW 66th Avenue. While running adjacent to suburban...
 IA 5.2 mi Concrete
The Ottumwa Trail System provides a scenic north-south route along the Des Moines River through the center of Ottumwa. Along the way, trail-goers can enjoy many of the city's natural treasures,...
 IA 10.2 mi Asphalt
The Perry Creek Trail begins near Briar Cliff University in the heart of Sioux City and heads south from there along its namesake creek past residential neighborhoods and shopping areas. The paved...
 IA 4.4 mi Concrete
The Pleasant Valley Trail is a network of paved, multi-use trail that runs for over four miles throughout the rural city of Ida Grove in western Iowa. Sections of the trail follow the Maple River,...
 IA 4.5 mi Concrete
The Pony Hollow Trail in the northeastern Iowa city of Elkader offers a scenic route through woodlands and wetlands along the former Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad bed. The western half of...
 IA 3.6 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
The Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail follows part of the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad corridor, which traces its origins as far back as 1866. Its history lives on in...
 IA 20 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: A section of the trail from Linden to Redfield is closed until Spring/Summer 2024 due to bridge repair. See RaccoonRiverValleyTrail.org or the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association...
 IA 88.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The 3.5-mile Railroad Highway Trail runs through gently undulating farmland just outside of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The trails sits within the corridor of Railroad Highway, but is separated from the...
 IA 3.5 mi Concrete
The Red Rock Prairie Trail is a developing rail-trail that will link three central Iowa towns, just outside of Des Moines: Mitchellville, Prairie City, and Monroe. The paved, multiuse trail runs 9.75...
 IA 9.75 mi Asphalt
The Ringgold Trailway connects the eastern edge of the small city of Mount Ayr with Poe Hollow County Park, a little less than 2 miles away. The trail was built on a former railroad right-of-way, and...
 IA 2 mi Asphalt
Following a former railroad corridor, the River's Edge Trail (formerly known as Iowa River Trail) will one day span 34 miles from Marshalltown in Marshall County to Steamboat Rock in Hardin County....
 IA 7.1 mi Concrete
The Rock Island Old Stone Arch Nature Trail travels nearly 4 miles along an asphalt path atop a former railbed once owned by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. Starting near an I-80 on-ramp,...
 IA 3.75 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
When complete, the Rolling Prairie Tri-County Trail System will connect several communities and two state parks as it travels through quintessential northeastern Iowa prairie. The railroad on which...
 IA 21 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Muscatine’s Running River Trail System offers paved and unpaved routes crossing the riverside city. One of the most beloved segments sits right on the water’s edge: The Riverside Trail is 5.3 miles of...
 IA 5.3 mi Asphalt
The Russell White Nature Trail runs for nearly 4 miles through a landscape of forest, pasture and prairie and links the tiny community of Lanesboro with open space to the southwest of the town. The...
 IA 3.8 mi Ballast, Grass
The Sac and Fox Trail offers 7.2 miles of beautiful, shady recreation along the Cedar River and Indian Creek on the outskirts of Cedar Rapids. The oldest designated National Recreation Trail in Iowa,...
 IA 7.2 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Sauk Rail Trail offers some of the best riding in rural, west-central Iowa. The paved 33-mile trail is capped at either end by a state park and offers a diverse mix of views and experiences in...
 IA 33.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Sergeant Road Trail is part of the larger trails system in the Cedar Valley region of Iowa, which includes the cities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo. The trail parallels US 63—also known as Sergeant...
 IA 9.9 mi Asphalt
Sheldon, Iowa bills itself as a city "where family comes first". It makes sense, then why the city would invest in the Sheldon Recreational Trail, which crosses the city from Country Club Road in the...
 IA 6.2 mi Asphalt
Part of the Rolling Prairie Trail, the Shell Rock River Trail (also known as the Butler County Nature Trail) connects the eastern edge of Clarksville with the community of Shell Rock. The trail runs...
 IA 5.9 mi Asphalt
Spanning over five miles between Riverside Park in the west and Chris Larsen Park in the east, the Sioux City Riverfront Trail provides a unique opportunity for cyclists and pedestrians to experience...
 IA 5.3 mi Concrete
The Solon–Lake Macbride Recreation Trail runs for 5 miles between the scenic state park and the town of Solon to the east. The popular trail is perfect for cycling or walking and skiing or...
 IA 5.3 mi Crushed Stone
The South Riverside Trail is one in a series of trail systems throughout Cedar Falls, Iowa. Starting at the northern endpoint in Cedar Falls, the first section of the trail runs from Main street at...
 IA 8 mi Asphalt
An asphalt path lined with cracks and sprouting grass, the Southern Levy Trail might not be much to look at itself, and its route limits its usefulness as anything but an out-and-back recreational...
 IA 0.7 mi Asphalt
The Spencer Recreational Trail traverses scenic wetlands and prairies on the outskirts of the small city of Spencer, offering users a peaceful, paved path along the Little Sioux River. The trail...
 IA 15.2 mi Concrete
This trail skirts the northern shore of Storm Lake, connecting the town of Lakeside in the west to the Emerald Park subdivision. The trail is made up of off-road concrete pathways and some on-road...
 IA 5 mi Concrete
The Summerset Trail links the two central Iowa communities of Indianola and Carlisle, both of which have embraced the trail, including providing helpful signs at each end with clear directions for...
 IA 12 mi Asphalt
The T-Bone Trail stretches nearly 20 miles between Audubon and Pymosa township in western Iowa. The paved pathway follows a former railroad right-of-way and offers beautiful countryside views. On the...
 IA 19.6 mi Asphalt
Located in the gorgeous Iowa Great Lakes region, the Tatonka Ska Trace is a developing rail-trail that will be 37 miles when complete. The trail's name comes from the Lakota Sioux language, meaning...
 IA 11 mi Concrete
The Three Rivers Trail runs for nearly 40 miles from the small community of Rolfe—named after the early English settler who married Pocahontas—to just west of Eagle Grove. The mostly rural trail is...
 IA 39.9 mi Crushed Stone
Polk County's Trestle to Trestle Trail stretches from Des Moines to Johnston, one of its northern suburbs. The 3.7 mile asphalt trail, which runs near both heavily-wooded forest and the Des Moines...
 IA 3.7 mi Asphalt
The Trout Run Trail provides an experience unique to any other in Iowa, with a hilly landscape that reminds trail users of the meteorite that struck the area long ago. The trail actually loops all the...
 IA 11 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Twin Lakes Trail forms a loop around North Twin Lake, one of a pair of gorgeous glacial lakes in rural northwestern Iowa. The concrete trail takes users through state and county parks, with ample...
 IA 7 mi Concrete
Connecting the small Iowa town of Correctionville to one of Woodbury County's most popular recreation sites, Little Sioux Park, the Union Bridge Trail provides over a mile and a half of paved,...
 IA 1.7 mi Concrete
The very appropriately named Veterinary Medicine Trail passes through the animal science research hub for Iowa State University. A paved shared-use path in the City of Ames, the trail provides a short...
 IA 1.2 mi Asphalt
Who says Iowa doesn’t have hills?! The winding route of the Volksweg Trail sticks mainly to the rolling hills and scenic viewpoints from Lake Red Rock all the way to the town of Pella. Dutch...
 IA 12.5 mi Asphalt
Overview The Wabash Trace Nature Trail offers an amazing trip through the rural forests and countryside of southwest Iowa. The trail stretches 63 miles from Council Bluffs (just outside of Omaha,...
 IA 63 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Wapsi–Great Western Line Trail is a 27-mile pathway on the former Chicago Great Western Railroad. The trail passes through a plethora of backdrops, including wide, rolling landscapes, Iowa...
 IA 27 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Waverly Rail Trail offers a pleasant, small town–meets-rural experience as it travels for 7.6 miles from downtown Waverly to its eastern endpoint north of Denver. It is also part of the Rolling...
 IA 7.6 mi Asphalt
The Winnebago Trail provides the residents of Mason City with a safe, off-road link to nature, winding 3.7 miles from East Park and through residential areas to the Lime Creek Nature Center as it...
 IA 3.7 mi Crushed Stone
The Cedar Prairie Trail is an important component of the extensive trail system in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The paved pathway runs between the South Riverside Trail at Waterloo Road and the Sergeant Road...
 IA 7.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Cinder Path in southern Iowa is notable as the state’s first rail-to-trail conversion. Following a shady route past farms and wetlands along the Chariton River between Chariton and Humeston for...
 IA 13.5 mi Cinder, Crushed Stone
The Clear Creek Trail is a paved trail for cyclists and pedestrians that spans a lengthy, beautifully-wooded corridor along the Clear Creek, which travels along the southern edge of the communities of...
 IA 8 mi Concrete
Located in the scenic riverside city of Clinton, the Clinton Discovery Trail offers trail users a wonderful way to make the most of the city's prime location on the banks of the Mississippi River....
 IA 9.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Residents enjoy getting outside and onto this popular Urbandale trail thanks to its ease and connectivity to neighborhoods, parks and other trails. The trail begins just above Douglas Avenue, crossing...
 IA 3 mi Asphalt
The Denver-Jefferson Trail, also known as the Jefferson City Trail, offers a short north-south connector between the Waverly Rail Trail and the small city of Denver in eastern Iowa. At its southern...
 IA 1.8 mi Asphalt
Running along a former railroad corridor in Linn County, the Grant Wood Trail is being developed in phases. The trail is named for the early 20th-century Iowa artist, perhaps best known for his...
 IA 14.3 mi Asphalt, Grass, Gravel
Overview Built on a former section of the Chicago Great Western Railroad (built in 1893), the Great Western Trail spans 18.4 miles between Des Moines and Martensdale.  About the Route The...
 IA 18.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail traverses classic Iowa farmland along the former route of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, also known as the Milwaukee Road. The trail transitions...
 IA 25.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
When finished, the High Line Trail will stretch 8 miles across Mason City, IA and connect to other local trail routes. In 2023, the trail's first 3 miles opened from 12th St. NE to 19th St. SE. The...
 IA 2.7 mi Asphalt
The Iowa 330/US 30 Trail stretches from just west of the small town of Melbourne to the outskirts of Marshalltown, the largest city and county seat of Marshall County, located close to the geographic...
 IA 11.1 mi Concrete
The Iowa Great Lakes resort on the northern border with Minnesota is a longtime destination for fishermen and vacationers who arrived from big cities by rail. Dickinson County employed two different...
 IA 26.2 mi Asphalt
The Jerry Kelley Trail, named for the city of Indianola's former long-tenured mayor, provides a great community pathway that links residents to schools, local parks, and the city's pair of fantastic...
 IA 2.7 mi Concrete
The Jordan Creek Trail is a pleasant suburban trail that connects neighborhoods with shopping and retail, schools, and recreational amenities. The trail gets its name from the Jordan Creek, which it...
 IA 8.6 mi Concrete
The Kent Stein to Deep Lakes Park Trail (also known as the Wiggens Road Trail) provides an important connector in the southeast Iowa community of Muscatine, which is separated from Illinois by the...
 IA 4 mi Asphalt
The Kruidenier Trail cuts through beautifully landscaped areas around Gray’s Lake and leads you into downtown Des Moines. The park offers a permanent on-site bike rental facility, restrooms, and a...
 IA 1.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Lake Manawa Trail in Council Bluffs links the city's industrial core along US 275 with Lake Manawa State Park, a popular destination for hiking, camping, boating, fishing and swimming. In the...
 IA 7.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Lamoni Rail-Trail, also called the Lamoni Recreation Trail, is a delightful route through the downtown area, with a side loop through the campus of Graceland University. You can begin the trail at...
 IA 4.7 mi Asphalt
As it runs directly through the heart of Marshalltown in central Iowa, access to the Linn Creek Recreational Trail is easy for many of the city's residents. They will want to take advantage of it,...
 IA 10 mi Asphalt
Part of an expansive trail network in the Greater Des Moines region, the 26-mile Neal Smith Trail rolls along the banks of the Des Moines River through the Ding Darling Greenway conservation area and...
 IA 26 mi Asphalt
Located just over thirty miles east of Des Moines, the small city of Newton boasts a charming midwestern feel - and complementing the city's charm is the lovely Newton Hike and Bike Trail, which...
 IA 6 mi Concrete
Providing over four and a half miles of smooth asphalt trail, perfect for commuting or recreation, the Northwest Arterial Trail helps adds off-road connectivity to Dubuque's western suburbs and also...
 IA 4.8 mi Asphalt
The Old Creamery Nature Trail, running between Vinton and Dysart, is so named for the Old Creamery Theater Company building in Garrison, another tiny farm community through which the trail passes. The...
 IA 15.3 mi Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Iowa's Yellow River State Forest contains a sprawling network of hiking, equestrian and bicycle trails. The Paint Creek Trail, which occupies a segment of an abandoned railroad corridor, is the only...
 IA 2.5 mi Dirt
So named because it travels between McKinley Park in Creston and Green Valley State Park to the north of town, the Park to Park Trail provides over four miles of paved, multi-use trail to help connect...
 IA 4.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Pine Lake Trail runs through a heavily wooded state park of the same name, which is especially known for its 250-year-old white pine trees. The trail begins at Deer Park, a half mile east of...
 IA 2.4 mi Concrete
Central Iowa's Pioneer Trail—which gets its name from the early settlers of Grundy County—is built on a former rail line that once connected the towns of Holland and Reinbeck and the communities in...
 IA 11.5 mi Crushed Stone
The Puddle Jumper Trail is a 2 mile long rail-trail that connects the western Iowa communities of Orange City and Alton. The trail is surfaced with crushed quartzite and also features a bridle path...
 IA 2 mi Crushed Stone
The Readlyn Grump Trail offers a 6-mile paved path across Bremer County with views of open fields, several streams, and a bridge over Quarter Section Run. It begins at the terminus for the Waverly...
 IA 6.3 mi Asphalt
The Rock Creek Recreation Bike Trail is a paved multi-use trail that provides a connection between the small, charming college town of Grinnell and Rock Creek State Park, a popular destination for...
 IA 5.8 mi Asphalt
The Wolf Creek Trail begins in Gladbrook, a small city about 70 miles northeast of Des Moines. The trail was established in 2001 by volunteers from the Gladbrook community who secured the right-of-way...
 IA 2.6 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The tranquil, tree-lined Boyson Trail runs along Indian Creek and Dry Creek in western Marion. The crushed limestone trail connects neighborhoods, shopping areas, and several parks (north to south):...
 IA 3.4 mi Crushed Stone
The Cedar River Greenbelt Trail snakes along the west side of the river between Osage and Mitchell. The limestone trail is suitable for walking, jogging, biking and horseback riding. The trail is open...
 IA 4 mi Crushed Stone
The Comet Trail is built upon an abandoned right-of-way of the old Chicago Northwestern Railroad. It runs for 7 miles between the town of Conrad (City Park) and just east of Beaman, traversing a...
 IA 7 mi Crushed Stone, Grass
The small city of Knoxville, about forty miles southeast of Des Moines, is chiefly known for the Knoxville Raceway and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, which draws racing enthusiasts...
 IA 0.9 mi Asphalt
The East Hillcrest Trail is a short suburban trail located in the community of Indianola. Running along the avenue of the same name, the trail provides several important local connections, linking the...
 IA 0.8 mi Concrete
The Flint River Trail, when complete, will run for about 18 miles between downtown Burlington, Iowa, and the Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area in the northern part of Des Moines County. The trail will...
 IA 9.6 mi Crushed Stone
The Hoover Nature Trail is a developing rail-trail in southeastern Iowa being built on a former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right-of-way. The trail is named for President Herbert Hoover,...
 IA 27.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Grass, Gravel
The Iowa Riverfront Trail in Council Bluffs spans the western side of the city along the Missouri River. For most of the route, bikers, runners, skaters and walkers are treated to spectacular views of...
 IA 6.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
A concrete, multi-use trail that forms a loop through the Lake Pahoja Recreation Area, the Lake Pahoja Trail offers a nice pathway in an off-the-beaten-path corner of northwest Iowa. The 72-acre lake...
 IA 3.7 mi Concrete
The 1.6-mile McVay Trail in Indianola provides a paved route for cyclists, walkers and joggers between East 5th Street and Pickard Park. The trail follows the bed of the former Chicago, Burlington and...
 IA 1.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Prairie Land Trail follows an abandoned railroad corridor 11.3 miles between 240th Street in Mason City and Jonquil Avenue in Swaledale. With a surface of crushed limestone, the rail-trail runs...
 IA 11.3 mi Crushed Stone
The best place to begin the Trolley Trail is in Mason City in Ray Rorick Skate Park, located adjacent to the 81-acre Lester Milligan Park, which has two fishing and swimming ponds, hiking and biking...
 IA 7.5 mi Asphalt
Running through a beautiful expanse of woods and fields just a short distance east of Denison, Iowa, the Wheels to Heels Trail offers residents and visitors to this western Iowa community an...
 IA 3.8 mi Concrete
The Bill Riley Trail delivers a short but immersive trail experience in a tranquil natural setting. The trail begins at the southern end of the Walnut Creek Trail, and follows the creek into Ashworth...
 IA 2.7 mi Asphalt
The Hanson Trail is a paved, off-road alternative to State Route 9 in Forest City, Iowa. The trail parallels the road for its entire length through fertile farmland. Forest City and the Winnebago...
 IA 3 mi Asphalt
The John Pat Dorrian Trail, formerly known as the East River Trail, runs for nearly 3.5 miles from Pete Crivaro Park in south Des Moines to Birdland Park and Marina just north of downtown. At this...
 IA 3.4 mi Asphalt
Passing over the same ground that Mormon pioneers once crossed on their way out west, the Mormon Trek/Coralville Strip Nature Trail provides a welcome dose of historical reflection and natural beauty...
 IA 0.8 mi Concrete
The 12th Street Trail, occasionally referred to as the Pheasant Ridge Trail after the golf course it runs next to, is a wide concrete sidepath that stretches from Hudson Road to Union Road on the...
 IA 1.51 mi Concrete
Cedar Falls, Iowa is well known for being home to regional treasures like the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, but what really makes the city special is its trail network. Miles of dedicated sidepaths, park...
 IA 1.6 mi Concrete
Named for the U.S. Highway that the trail follows, the 218 Trail is far from the most scenic trail in the Waterloo area's impressive trail network, but it does form a very important connection in that...
 IA 1.43 mi Concrete
Constructed in a lovely corridor that runs in between suburban neighborhoods in West Des Moines, the Ashawa Greenway Trail offers a short but pleasant paved path that serves both as a means of...
 IA 0.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Situated in an isolated, serene section of eastern Sioux City, Bacon Creek Park is a 200-acre recreation site that provides a variety of outdoor activities around a small lake, including the lovely...
 IA 3 mi Concrete
The Ballpark to Ballpark Trail quite logically gets its name from the two ballparks situated at either end of its route and the increased connections it will create. Funded almost entirely by the...
 IA 1 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Just as the charming little city of Bellevue lies nestled against the banks of the Mississippi River, the Bellevue Rivervue Trail lies nestled in the corridor between the active rail line and the...
 IA 2.3 mi Asphalt
Located on the eastern end of Sioux City, where the Big Sioux River forms the snaky boundary between Iowa and South Dakota, the Big Sioux River Trail provides the opportunity for trail users to enjoy...
 IA 2 mi Concrete
The Bloomington Road Trail is a shared use path along the road of the same name. The trail is located in Ames, near the northern city limits. It provides a safe, car-separate facility where residents...
 IA 2.4 mi Asphalt
The Bob Layton Trail, dedicated in 2014 and named in honor of the city of Urbandale's former city manager, offers a little over a mile of paved trail through the city's Walnut Creek Regional Park. A...
 IA 1 mi Asphalt
Brewer Creek Trail is a 2.2 mile multiuse pathway in Webster City, Iowa. As the name suggests, the trail traces the course of Brewers Creek. To the north, flat prairie stretches out, while to the...
 IA 2.2 mi Concrete
The Bull Creek Pathway is a short neighborhood path with a lot of use. The multi-use pathway runs parallel to Bull Creek and links Harl-Holt Park to Washington Elementary, Schuler Elementary and...
 IA 0.6 mi Concrete
The CeMar Trail between Cedar Rapids and Marion, in eastern Iowa, continues to take shape. As of 2023, there are over five miles open for use. The trail was pitched in 1992 and it took a decade to see...
 IA 5.4 mi Asphalt
A short sidepath trail built along the side of its namesake roadway, the Cedar Heights Drive Trail provides a useful connection between the longer University Avenue Trail and the Greenhill Trail,...
 IA 0.6 mi Concrete
The Cedar Street Trail begins on Houser Street in northwest Muscatine and runs until Parham Road over a mile east. It’s a neighborhood trail connecting residents to the homes, schools, businesses,...
 IA 1.2 mi Asphalt
The Cedar View Trail provides a connection between the small cities of Fairfield and Libertyville in southeastern Iowa. A trailhead with parking and information on the trail greets users at the...
 IA 4.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
Eldon, Iowa is best known as the home of the American Gothic House, immortalized in Grant Wood's "American Gothic" painting, which now serves as a museum and cultural attraction that draws visitors...
 IA 1.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
While you might have to look a bit far afield to find any living reefs near the city of Coralville, Iowa, you don't have to look far to find a nice trail for biking and walking, thanks to the Coral...
 IA 1.5 mi Concrete
In the City of the Urbandale, the Coronado Park Trail runs from the Dunlap Park and Arboretum to Coronado Park on Sanders Drive. At its northern endpoint, this short paved trail can be accessed via a...
 IA 0.4 mi Asphalt
Take a morning bike ride or evening stroll on the Des Moines River Trail. The paved trail diverges from the Meredith Trail and Prinicipal Riverwalk, continuing for 2.6 miles downstream to the James W....
 IA 2.6 mi Asphalt
Waterloo's Donald Street Trail is a concrete sidepath trail that helps to connect parks and neighborhoods in the city's northern edge with the area's trail network, enabling cyclists, joggers and...
 IA 2.54 mi Concrete
The Dovetail Recreation Trail is a short community pathway that runs through developing neighborhoods in the eastern edge of the suburb of Coralville, just north of Iowa City. The concrete trail...
 IA 1.3 mi Concrete
Although quite short, the Dry Branch Creek Trail is perfect for a pleasant walk or bike ride through the woods. Catch glimpses of the creek along the route or take some time to visit the local YMCA is...
 IA 0.8 mi Dirt, Grass
A short, paved trail that connects neighborhoods and preserved open space to the Mark C. Ackelson Trail at Easter Lake Park, the Easter Lake Spine Trail is a useful asset to the community and forms a...
 IA 1 mi Concrete
The Ed Winkel Memorial Trail runs for nearly 5 miles from the small town of Sibley in Osceola County, Iowa to just west of the unincorporated community of Allendorf. Offering a hint at much of Iowa's...
 IA 4.7 mi Gravel
The Edgewood multiuse trail connects residents along Edgewood Road to the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The concrete trail sits in the grassy margin of the road, and stretches from O Avenue...
 IA 1.2 mi Concrete
Running between the rural communities of Eldridge and Long Grove to the north of Davenport, the Eldridge/Long Grove Trail provides a great recreational asset to these small, quiet suburbs. The path...
 IA 3.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Ellis Trail gets you as close to the Cedar River as you can get without getting your feet wet. The paved path traces the west bank of the river, running for over three miles one-way, with a sidewalk...
 IA 3.5 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Following a former rail corridor and running parallel to West Broadway, the First Avenue Trail provides a new opportunity for active transportation and recreation in Council Bluffs. Connecting...
 IA 3.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Forest Hills Trail is a nice multi-use recreation trail that forms a circuit around a subdivision in the city of Asbury, just west of Dubuque. Perfect for walking, jogging, and other forms of...
 IA 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Named for Fort Madison's community trails group, Promoting Outdoor Recreational Trails, the Fort Madison PORT Trail is a developing network of multi-use trails in the riverside city's western...
 IA 1 mi Concrete
The Galloping Goose Trail is so called for the nickname of the old railroad that once ran through the area and upon which the trail sits. As of 2012, about 0.5 mile of trail have been built northeast...
 IA 0.5 mi Ballast, Dirt, Grass
Located in the sleepy town of George, in the northwestern corner of Iowa, the George Recreational Trail provides the small community with an excellent path for recreation and exercise. The trail forms...
 IA 3.6 mi Concrete
A newly constructed six-lane highway built to accommodate the rapidly expanding suburb of Waukee, the Grand Prairie Parkway was designed to serve a variety of needs, and the accompanying Grand Prairie...
 IA 3 mi Concrete
Running through suburban neighborhoods on the western edge of Johnston, IA, the Green Meadows North Trail offers a pleasant dose of nature and serves as a great recreational amenity for nearby...
 IA 1.02 mi Asphalt
The Green Meadows West Trail is a short multi-use path that provides an off-road connection for the Green Meadows neighborhood to the rest of the Johnston area's network of trails, enabling residents...
 IA 0.6 mi Asphalt
Forging a link between the South Riverside Trail (and the smaller, unpaved Trolley Trail) on one end and the Cedar Prairie Trail on the other, the Greenhill Trail is a key component in the expansive...
 IA 4.68 mi Concrete
For residents looking for a low-key space to get some exercise, the Greenway Trail provides a swathe of nature nestled between suburban subdivisions of Altoona. The trail runs the length of Greenway...
 IA 1.1 mi Asphalt
The trail is made up of two as yet unconnected segments: the northern segment is about half a mile long, providing access to Grinnell Community Senior School, Lion's Park, and Iowa Valley Community...
 IA 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Grundy County Lake Trail circles its namesake 40-acre lake, where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, boating, and many other recreational opportunities. The paved trail then continues north,...
 IA 3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Hershey Avenue Trail, paralleling its namesake roadway for just under a mile, serves as an east-west connector for the City of Muscatine. The paved pathway begins at the intersection of Hershey...
 IA 0.7 mi Asphalt
The Hiawatha Trail provides a convenient way to cross Perry's northeastern neighborhoods and provides a connection to Raccoon River Valley Trail, a scenic 89-mile rail-trail. The east end of the...
 IA 2.5 mi Concrete
Overview As the name implies, the High Trestle Trail to Raccoon River Valley Trail Connector is a 9-mile paved trail that connects the High Trestle Trail and the Raccoon River Valley...
 IA 9 mi Concrete
The Highway 1 Trail is an urban sidepath trail that follows a stretch of the highway through southwestern Iowa City, providing a useful commuting alternative to the busy roadway. The trail, while...
 IA 1.2 mi Concrete
A sidepath trail that runs follows a section of highway east of the Iowa River in Iowa City, the Highway 6 Trail is a paved pathway that helps connect residents with shopping destinations and...
 IA 1 mi Concrete
Located in the small city of Holstein, in rural Ida County, Iowa, the Holstein Community Trail is a smooth, concrete trail for walking and biking that spans most of the southeastern edge of town. The...
 IA 1.7 mi Concrete
The Hubbard Prairie Trail is a one-mile rail-trail extending from the northwest edge of the small town of Hubbard in central Iowa to the Meier Wildlife Refuge. The refuge offers a pleasant place to...
 IA 1.3 mi Crushed Stone
A multi-use sidepath that runs from University Avenue to 1st Street in Cedar Falls, the Hudson Road Trail helps provide off-road access to the campus of the University of Northern Iowa, and forms an...
 IA 2.22 mi Concrete
The Hynes Spur Trail links the heart of Forest City, Iowa, with its municipal airport to the south. The short paved trail passes through Pammel Park and adjacent to the Bear Creek Golf Course, with...
 IA 1.8 mi Asphalt
A separate path for biking and walking on the I-74 bridge over the Mississippi. There's an easy connection to the Great River Trail on the Illinois side and a poorly marked short road connection to...
 IA, IL 1 mi Concrete
The John King Trail runs along a former railroad corridor in Albia, Iowa. From 3rd Ave E to Benton Ave, the trail runs parallel to an active railroad line. Cruizin’ Albia Park, which has a playground...
 IA 0.5 mi Asphalt
Providing a pleasant off-road route between the two Des Moines suburbs of Urbandale and Johnston, the Johnston to Urbandale Trail also serves as one of the main points of connection from Urbandale's...
 IA 2.73 mi Asphalt
Located about thirty miles northeast of Sioux City, the rural community of Kingsley is surrounded by miles and miles of Iowa farmland. Within the small city limits, however, the Kingsley Community...
 IA 1.5 mi Concrete
Helping to connect three of the city of West Des Moines' public parks - and allowing residents to access the parks safely via bike or on foot - the Knolls Greenway Trail provides a nice recreational...
 IA 1.1 mi Asphalt, Concrete
This short trail runs through open space behind the town's high school, following a portion of an abandoned railway line.
IA 0.25 mi Asphalt
The Lester Matzen Bike Path is named in memory of an Eldridge man who is fondly remembered for collecting and restoring bicycles. The trail stretches along Le Claire Road between 1st Street and 18th...
 IA 1 mi Asphalt
The Lions Park Trail provides a charming path alongside a little creek in the suburb of Grimes, IA, far to the northwest on the outskirts of the Des Moines area. This short trail provides a perfect...
 IA 1.1 mi Concrete
Running along a pleasant wooded corridor that follows the path of the Little Walnut Creek on the western outskirts of Urbandale, the Little Walnut Creek Trail is an excellent means of recreation for...
 IA 1.9 mi Asphalt
The Long Meadow Trail is a quaint path in suburban Johnston, IA, popular with joggers and walkers from the various neighborhoods it runs through. The paved trail provides an important off-road...
 IA 1.28 mi Asphalt
A concrete pathway that runs for just shy of a mile, the Lower Finkbine Trail forms a crucial link in the Iowa City area's multi-use trail network, connecting residents of the University Heights...
 IA 0.9 mi Concrete
The Manchester Walkway/Bikeway Trails are a network of concrete paths that form a disconnected circuit around the small city of Manchester, Iowa. The pathway provides a great opportunity for cyclists...
 IA 3.5 mi Concrete
Built along the side of the roadway, the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Trail takes you from right outside the heart of Waterloo's urban riverside area into acres of beautiful, open Iowa farmland,...
 IA 3.54 mi Concrete
A sidepath trail located along the side of the adjacent busy parkway that shares its name, the Martin Luther King Jr. Trail may not provide the sort of pleasant, natural trail experience that other...
 IA 1.1 mi Asphalt
Urbandale, Iowa is home to an extensive trails network; there are over 54 miles of trail spread across the city. The Meredith Drive Trail isn't necessarily the most scenic of the trails, it does form...
 IA 3.5 mi Concrete
The Meredith Trail connects from downtown Des Moines west to Gray’s Lake Park. The trail picks up off where the Principal Riverwalk leaves off along the Des Moines River. At the confluence with...
 IA 5.2 mi Asphalt
*Please note: Flooding in September 2018 resulted in damage to the section of trail that crosses Mill Creek. Please check with local officials for current trail conditions* Linking the small, rural...
 IA 0.8 mi Concrete
The Mills Civic Parkway Trail follows the route of its namesake roadway through suburban West Des Moines, helping to connect residents to popular destinations like local parks, schools, numerous shops...
 IA 4 mi Concrete
The Muddy Creek Trail is a paved, multi-use trail that runs through the suburban community of Coralville, following the route of the small creek through residential neighborhoods and lovely wooded...
 IA 1.8 mi Concrete
Just north of the small Iowa city of Atlantic, a sprawling network of concrete multi-use trails have been built, enabling cyclists and pedestrians to safely explore the lovely natural landscape around...
 IA 5 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
The North Ridge Trail is a real gem of a trail, located northwest of Iowa City in the suburban communities of Coralville and North Liberty - the trail is the result of the combination of the North...
 IA 6.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
This is a shared-use path located on the east side of Northwest Beaver Drive in Johnston, Iowa. The trail connects residents to two recreational sites on the west shore of Saylorville Lake as well as...
 IA 3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Oakdale Boulevard Trail is a sidepath trail that runs along the north side of Oakdale Boulevard through suburban Coralville, Iowa. While most of the trail is little more than a wide sidewalk,...
 IA 3.7 mi Concrete
A two mile paved sidepath trail on the northern outskirts of Sioux City, Iowa, the Outer Drive Trail helps provide a connection between neighborhoods, businesses, and schools across this stretch of...
 IA 2.2 mi Concrete
Sheffield's Path of Progress is a railroad-turned-multiuse-trail. The trail sits on the former Union Pacific right-of-way. The trail surface switches from asphalt in the northern half, to gravel for...
 IA 3.3 mi Asphalt, Gravel
Paul Skeffington Memorial Trail is a 5-mile pathway in Dewitt, Iowa. The trail provides safe, well-shaded access from residential neighborhoods to the 100 acre Westbrook Park. It includes a concrete...
 IA 5 mi Asphalt
The Praeri Rail Trail runs on an old section of railroad right-of-way between Zearing and Roland in central Iowa. Sections of the trail near Roland and McCallsburg have a crushed limestone surface,...
 IA 10.5 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
A lovely concrete and asphalt path that traverses through a pleasant, tree-lined corridor in the southern edge of Cedar Falls, the Prairie Lakes Trail offers plenty of means of recreation and serves...
 IA 3.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
To the residents of Lastrobe, the Lincoln Avenue Rails to Trails Greenway is more than a simple off-road path: it also a social asset, a place where community members of all ages and walks of life can...
 IA 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Ranshaw Way Trail is a sidepath trail for biking and walking in the suburban community of North Liberty, outside Iowa City. The trail runs along the side of Ranshaw Way/Highway 965 for over a...
 IA 1.4 mi Concrete
The Red Oak Trail is a concrete biking and walking trail that runs through a series of lightly-wooded fields around the edge of the local high school and cemetery in the small city of Red Oak, Iowa....
 IA 1.2 mi Concrete
Although short, the Reumpers Nature Trail runs under a beautiful canopy of trees along the former Chicago Northwestern Railroad in Radcliffe, a small town in central Iowa.
IA 0.3 mi Cinder
The Riverside Trail (or Riverside Park Trail) meanders alongside Middle Raccoon River. The trail begins on Velvet Avenue and 320th Street in Coon Rapids, Iowa and wanders into the riparian woodland on...
 IA 3.5 mi Asphalt
Charles City's Riverside Trail runs for a little over a mile along the banks of the Cedar River, providing gorgeous views and recreational opportunities, as well as access to several city...
 IA 1.2 mi Asphalt
Connecting Waterloo's urban center with a popular recreation area that supports the local ATV community, the Riverview Recreation Area Trail forms a vital link in the area's multi-use trail network...
 IA 2.7 mi Concrete
The Sandy Hollow Recreation Trail is part of Sioux Center's bike-ped system. The trail stretches east-west, as opposed to the Sioux Center Bike Path which is oriented north-south. The Sandy Hollow...
 IA 3.1 mi Asphalt
The Shaulis Road Trail is a ten-foot wide concrete trail that runs along the side of Shaulis Road in the sparsely populated southern edge of Waterloo, IA. The trails runs over gentle, rolling hills,...
 IA 5.59 mi Concrete
The Singing Hills Trail is a hybrid blend of suburban/industrial sidepath and pleasant park trail, traversing through the Singing Hills neighborhood in southern Sioux City, Iowa. The western end of...
 IA 2.7 mi Concrete
Sioux Center is a city about an hour southeast of Sioux Falls. It is home to a north-south bike-ped pathway stretching the length of the city and cutting right through the heart of town.  The Sioux...
 IA 3.3 mi Asphalt
South Skunk River is a tributary of the Mississippi River. In Ames, the Skunk River Trail brings residents closer to river and to nature. The shared use path sits on the shady west bank of South Skunk...
 IA 4.1 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Overview Sneakers Run is a walking and biking trail that runs for 0.67 miles along an old Illinois Central Line railway that connects Primghar to Tjossem Park, a nearby camping area. About the...
 IA 0.67 mi Gravel
The Soldier Creek Nature Trail runs south from Snell-Crawford Park alongside residential neighborhoods in Fort Dodge. For most of its route, the trail is within just a few feet of Soldier Creek (hence...
 IA 1.2 mi Asphalt
The South Tama Recreation Trail connects the adjacent towns of Tama and Toledo in Tama County, Iowa. The original section of the trail, a 1 mile stretch built on an abandoned railroad corridor, opened...
 IA 5.6 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
Named for the major project the city of Des Moines has undertaken to improve transportation and connectivity along the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in the southeastern section of downtown, the...
 IA 3.09 mi Concrete
Stange Road trail connects residents of the Somerset neighborhood in north Ames, to the Iowa State University campus that lies directly south of it. The shared use path sits on the west side of Stange...
 IA 2.4 mi Asphalt
A concrete pathway that encircles the small community of Stanton, Iowa, the Stanton Greenbelt Trail gives residents a convenient recreation trail right in their backyards. The trail forms a semicircle...
 IA 1.5 mi Concrete
As its name suggests, the Stockyards Trail runs through a predominantly industrial part of Sioux City, an area defined by its proximity to the confluence of the Floyd and Missouri Rivers as well as...
 IA 1.8 mi Concrete
Connecting neighborhoods to parks and trails in the center of Waukee, a small but fast-growing suburb west of Des Moines, the Sugar Creek Trail helps provide an easy way to bike or walk around the...
 IA 1.4 mi Concrete
The Sweet Water Creek Trail provides an alternative way for Tripoli residents to access Sweet Marsh Wildlife Management Area without driving. The trail extends two miles from the heart of the city and...
 IA 2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Iowa City's Sycamore Greenway Trail is a paved trail running alongside the Sycamore Greenway, a stormwater management system comprising a series of cells planted with native flowers and grasses, which...
 IA 2 mi Asphalt
The Timberline Park Trail forms a crucial link in the Urbandale area's trail network, while also offering a scenic experience for local residents in need of a neighborhood stroll. The northern end of...
 IA 1.6 mi Asphalt
Built on the same route that a streetcar once used to carry passengers to the impressive overlooks of Eagle Point Park, the half-mile long Trolley Line Trail provides a convenient and scenic means of...
 IA 0.57 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Black Hawk County’s Trolley Trail, also known as the Trolley Car Trail, runs for less than 2 miles in western Waterloo. The trail is the lone vestige of the Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Northern...
 IA 1.4 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
Right in the heart of the campus of the University of Northern Iowa, the UNI Preserve Trail offers a shockingly scenic trek through prairie and woodland, giving students the opportunity to escape into...
 IA 0.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Constructed on the west side of the four-lane highway that gives it its name, the US 63 Trail offers a surprisingly pleasant means of traversing the busy corridor on foot or bike. While many sidepath...
 IA 0.8 mi Concrete
Picking up from the end of the 1st Street Trail, the Union Road Trail continues the network of multi-use sidepath trails on the western edge of Cedar Falls, serving as the western section of a...
 IA 1.01 mi Concrete
Installed in 2018 as part of a major overhaul of the adjacent roadway, the University Avenue Trail provides convenient access to destinations on the corridor that were previously impossible to reach...
 IA 3.1 mi Concrete
The Valley View Trail spans the eastern side of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passing close to residential neighborhoods, retail hubs, parks and rural areas. Along the way, trail users can read historical...
 IA 7.2 mi Concrete
Council Bluffs' Veterans Memorial Trail runs adjacent to US 275—also known as Veterans Memorial Highway—for its 5 mile route. On the non-highway side of the trail, runners, walkers, bikers and skaters...
 IA, NE 5 mi Concrete
The Walnut Creek Trail serves as an important trail connector in West Des Moines. On its northern end, it seamlessly links to the Clive Greenbelt Trail, which heads west and, in turn, connects to the...
 IA 3.2 mi Asphalt
Beginning at the end of the Bob Layton Trail in Urbandale, the Walnut Trace Park Trail allows walkers, cyclists, and others to continue exploring the peaceful meadows alongside Walnut Creek for over...
 IA 1.6 mi Concrete
The Waveland Trail runs through the historic neighborhoods of Waveland Park, Waveland Woods and Waterbury in western Des Moines. Along the way, the trail passes a community center, library, golf...
 IA 1.7 mi Asphalt
The West Des Moines Levee Trail was named in 2015 as one of the Top 10 most frequented trails in the Des Moines trail network. The trail is the connector between two other popular trails, Jordan Creek...
 IA 1.2 mi Asphalt
Although one of the shorter trails in Council Bluffs' outstanding system, the Western Historic Trails Center Link provides an excellent connection between two longer trails. In the south, the trail...
 IA 1.9 mi Concrete
The Westridge Greenway Trail spans just shy of a mile, running along a beautiful shaded corridor in the heart of suburban West Des Moines. The flat trail is a mixture of concrete and asphalt paths,...
 IA 0.98 mi Asphalt, Concrete
One day spanning 1.75 miles, the Westside Trail will serve as an important connector in the southeast Iowa community of Muscatine, providing access to Kent Stein Park and Discovery Park. Currently,...
 IA 0.4 mi Asphalt
A short little trail for biking and walking, the Westview Park Trail runs from the end of a residential street in Donnellson, Iowa to the city's Westview Park, home to athletic fields, playgrounds,...
 IA 0.4 mi Concrete
Located amid residential neighborhoods in southwestern Iowa City, the Willow Creek Trail is a paved, multi-use trail that follows the course of its namesake waterway for about a mile and a half. The...
 IA 1.6 mi Asphalt

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Clinton Discovery Trail

Gorgeous in parts

September, 2024 by katie.burke

The north most section has wonderful river views, picnic tables & benches. Then the trail runs along a heavy industrial area & is pretty ugly. The trail is also appears longer than the map indicates, but we turned back based on the map’s endpoint & poor scenery. TrailLink gives little mention to Eagle Point Park at the north end which is just amazing. If you just load/unload in their parking lot you will have missed the very best of the trail.

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Sergeant Road Trail

Good trail

September, 2024 by dpate

This is another great trail in the Cedar Valley Trail system. It’s a smooth trail and though it runs near a road the noise is not deafening. I enjoyed this trail and I rate it 5 stars. Traveling cyclist Facebook

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Cedar Valley Lakes Trail

Trail closed

September, 2024 by dpate

I wanted to ride the Cedar Valley Lakes Trail while I was in the area. I started from Deerwood Road near Deerwood Park. I rode about 4 miles until 11th street where the trail was closed. I crossed the river north of there and rode a trail on the other side of the river which was also closed at 11th street. Doing research I am not sure if it is all closed or not. I will return in the future and hope this will be open. Traveling cyclist Facebook

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Kind of rough

September, 2024 by xgqrms2jbn

In early September 2024 I started this Cedar Valley Trail in Evansdale and headed south. The trail was paved but it has a lot of big perpendicular cracks and little sink spots that detract from the enjoyment. Too bad they haven't paint marked the bad spots that you cannot see when they're in shadow. It is one of the rougher trails I have ridden and I was begging for it to turn into crushed stone. At Miller Creek Road the trail was closed. I believe it's where the much wanted gravel section would have started. I think they are paving the gravel parts so the new parts should be good when completed. I was anxious to ride this trail but I was a little let down by the condition and the closing. 4 stars for surface condition.
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Evansdale Nature Trail

Nice trail

September, 2024 by xgqrms2jbn

I discovered this trail after connecting from the Gilbert Drive Trail. It is a great little trail.
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Great Western Trail (IA)

Short Ride

September, 2024 by mjmeyer_tl

We were hoping to ride this entire trail this morning but were unsuccessful. We started south out of Cumming and it was SO bumpy that we turned around after about three miles. Riding north of Cumming we encountered the same bumpy patched up trail until we encountered a trail closed sign. I couldn’t really enjoy the scenery as I had to keep a close eye on the trail. The trail at the street crossings was concrete for a few yards on either side which was wonderful. We left the trail after only riding nine miles. We were disappointed in the condition of the Great Western trail and won’t ride it again unless it gets a major facelift.

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Gilbert Drive Trail

Good connector

September, 2024 by xgqrms2jbn

I started this trail at Deerwood Park and rode it to the connection to the Evansdale Trail and back. I noticed going east on the south side it has a sign bike trail ONE WAY and vice versa in the north side heading west. 5 stars for this shorty. Traveling cyclist Facebook

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Neal Smith Trail

Beautiful trail, highly recommend! A bit bumpy in spots, but very well maintained!

September, 2024 by bockcynde

Beautiful trail, highly recommend! A bit bumpy in spots, but very well maintained!

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Northwest Arterial Trail

Decent trail

September, 2024 by dpate

I rode the Northwest Arterial Trail on a chilly day in early September. It’s a nice paved trail that runs beside the NW Arterial Road so it’s a bit noisy and there are a few death machine crossings. It’s nice that it connects to the Heritage Trail in the north. I also found some Iowa hills! I give this one four stars for highway noise. Traveling cyclist Facebook

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Heritage Trail (IA)

Fabulous trail

August, 2024 by dpate

I rode this trail over three days on ten mile out and back trips in perfect weather starting in Dubuque to Durango, then next day to Epworth, then on to Dyersville. I normally try to ride paved trails but this one was a pleasant surprise. The crushed stone is like cement and I could ride 18 MPH easily with no issue. It was very scenic and mostly shaded with no big hills. Even the recent rain on day two did not seem to affect it. I rate this one high! This is the epitome of a great gravel trail. 5 stars. Traveling cyclist Facebook

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Bee Branch Trail

Nice little trail

August, 2024 by dpate

I happened upon this trail as I was riding the Heritage Trail that it connects to. Very enjoyable and beautiful trail. Great spot for the locals. 5 stars from me.. Traveling Cyclist Facebook

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Waverly Rail Trail

Nice trail

August, 2024 by dpate

I rode this trail in mid May 2024. There was a bridge being replaced without a detour around. I would guess about five miles out of Waverly. I then went to Denver and rode the other way to the closure. It’s a good trail that could by now be complete again so I plan to return soon. 5 stars Traveling cyclist Facebook

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