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The Best Hiking in Brighton

Looking for the best hiking in Brighton? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Brighton. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Brighton

  • Brighton, Iowa

    Hike Lake Darling Loop

    11.2 mi / 643 ft gain
    Lake Darling Loop is a 11.2 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Brighton, Iowa.
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  • Washington, Iowa

    Hike Kewash Nature Trail

    13.9 mi / 157 ft gain
    Kewash Nature Trail is a 13.9 mile point-to-point hike that is good for all skill levels located near Washington, Iowa.
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  • Fairfield, Iowa

    Hike Fairfield Loop Trail

    15.7 mi / 610 ft gain
    Fairfield Loop Trail is a 15.7 mile loop hike that is rated as moderate located near Fairfield, Iowa.
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  • Fairfield, Iowa

    Hike Jefferson County Park Trail

    4.3 mi / 219 ft gain
    Jefferson County Park Trail is a 6.9 mile out and back hike that takes you past lake views located near Fairfield, Iowa.
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  • Harper, Iowa

    Hike Belva Deer Lake Loop

    6.2 mi / 446 ft gain
    Belva-Deer Lake Loop is a 6.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Sigourney, Iowa.
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  • Keosauqua, Iowa

    Hike Gate House Trail Loop

    2 mi / 324 ft gain
    Gate House Trail Loop is a 2 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Keosauqua, Iowa.
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  • Danville, Iowa

    Hike Geode State Park

    7.3 mi / 669 ft gain
    Geode State Park is a 7.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near New London, Iowa.
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  • Iowa City, Iowa

    Hike Ryerson Woods Trail

    1 mi / 124 ft gain
    Ryerson Woods Trail is a 1 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Iowa City, Iowa.
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  • Iowa City, Iowa

    Hike Terry Trueblood Rec Area

    5.0
    1.9 mi / 19 ft gain
    Terry Trueblood Rec Area is a 1.9 mile loop hike that is a perfect choice for all skin levels. The trail is relatively flat but surrounded by beautiful a wooded area. There is a nice concrete trail fro runners to use if they want to run or walk around the lake loop. If you need a little escape fr...
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  • Iowa City, Iowa

    Hike Clear Creek Trail

    3.4 mi / 160 ft gain
    Clear Creek Trail is a 3.4 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Iowa City, Iowa.
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  • Coralville, Iowa

    Hike Woodpecker East Loop

    3.4 mi / 22 ft gain
    Woodpecker East Loop is a 3.4 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Coralville, Iowa.
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  • Wapello, Iowa

    Hike Little Fox Pond Loop Trail

    5.9 mi / 13 ft gain
    Little Fox Pond Loop Trail is a 5.9 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Wapello, Iowa.
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  • Iowa City, Iowa

    Hike Hickory Hill Loop

    2.6 mi / 275 ft gain
    Hickory Hill Loop is a 2.7 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Iowa City, Iowa.
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  • Coralville, Iowa

    Hike Auburn Hills Trail

    3.3 mi / 147 ft gain
    Auburn Hills Trail is a 3.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Coralville, Iowa.
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  • Iowa City, Iowa

    Hike Waterworks Prairie Park

    3 mi / 29 ft gain
    Waterworks Prairie Park is a 3 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Iowa City, Iowa.
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  • Iowa City, Iowa

    Hike Squire Shore, Weasel Run, Mushroom Forest Trail

    5 mi / 364 ft gain
    Squire Shore, Weasel Run, Mushroom Forest Trail is a 5 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near North Liberty, Iowa.
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