The Best Hiking in Coon Rapids

Whiterock Conservancy Long Creek trail is a 6.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Coon Rapids, Iowa.

Little Dipper Trail is a 1.9 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Coon Rapids, Iowa.

Springbrook Education Center is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Guthrie Center, Iowa.

Swan Lake Full Loop is a 3.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Carroll, Iowa.

Raccoon River Valley Trail is a 107.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Jefferson, Iowa.

Hidden Prairie Nature Trail is a 0.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Earlham, Iowa.

Sauk Rail Trail is a 23.9 mile point-to-point hike that takes you past wildlife located near Breda, Iowa.

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 overlook the beautiful Des Moines river. The Lost Lak...

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

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

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, it is always open to foot traffic. Follow the pa...

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

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 valley is closed. In the summer, it is open for ...

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

Dolliver Indian Trail is a 1.4 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near Lehigh, Iowa.

Copperas and Indian Trail Loop is a 2.5 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Otho, Iowa.