Boone

Top Adventures in Boone

Hike the Canyon Road and Table Rock Loop

This park is part of the Des Moines river valley that cuts through most of the area. It's a hot spot for cooling off in the summer given the two rivers and also a great place for hiking. During the spring, fall and winter, the road down into the...

Hike Ledges Table Rock Trail And Inspiration Point

Ledges Table Rock Trail and Inspiration Point is a 1.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Boone, Iowa.

1.2 miles 232 ft gain

Hike Ledges State Park's Canyon Road

From the main gravel parking loop at the top, begin your hike on the main paved road. Note: This road is currently closed to vehicle traffic due to heavy water damage on the road. This road also closes to vehicle traffic during the winter. However...

6.5 miles 700 ft gain

Hike Crow's Nest Loop

Crow's Nest Loop is a 1.1 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Boone, Iowa.

1.1 miles 347 ft gain

Hike Table Rock Loop

Table Rock Loop is a 0.6 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Boone, Iowa.

0.6 miles 164 ft gain

Hike the Lost Lake Trail

Ledges State Park is located close to Des Moines and Ames, home of Iowa State University. Upon entrance to the park, campsites and picnic areas are easily accessible. The defining feature of the park are the sandstone features, or ledges, that ove...

1.4 miles 88 ft gain

Hike Ada Hayden Heritage Park Loop

Ada Hayden Heritage Park Loop is a 3.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Ames, Iowa.

3.1 miles 52 ft gain

Hike North To South Park Trail

North to South Park Trail is a 1.8 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Ames, Iowa.

1.8 miles 13 ft gain

Hike the McFarland Park Loop

After parking in the main lot by the Story County Conservation building, you can choose between two starting points. I recommend starting on the left side of the parking lot at the gravel road and closed yellow gate, as this is a better point for ...

5 miles 300 ft gain

Hike Neal Smith Trail

Neal Smith Trail is a 25.2 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a river located near Johnston, Iowa.

25.2 miles 803 ft gain

Hike Hickory Ridge Trail

Hickory Ridge Trail is a 1.2 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Granger, Iowa.

1.2 miles 98 ft gain

Hike West River Trail

West River Trail is a 7.0 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Lehigh, Iowa.

7 miles 377 ft gain

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Prairie Flower Recreation Area

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Oak Grove Picnic Area

Overview Oak Grove Picnic Area is a day-use facility located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide vari...
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Cherry Glen Picnic

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