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Hike Van Peenen Park Trail

Van Peenen Park Trail is a 4.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Decorah, Iowa.

4.3 miles 682 ft gain

Hike Trout Run Loop Trail

Trout Run Loop Trail is a 10.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Decorah, Iowa.

10.7 miles 567 ft gain

Hike Malanaphy Falls Trail

Malanaphy Falls Trail is a 1.8 mile out and back hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Decorah, Iowa.

1.8 miles 203 ft gain

Hike North Bear Creek

North Bear Creek is a 7.4 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Decorah, Iowa.

2.4 miles 124 ft gain

Hike the Beaver Creek Valley Trail

This beautiful, green hike takes you along Beaver Creek, as it winds through a lush gorge within the bluffs. Park at the entrance to Beaver Creek Valley State Park, where the park ranger can direct you to the trailhead. Here is a helpful map of th...

6.2 miles 250 ft gain

Hike Paint Creek Unit Loop

Paint Creek Unit Loop is a 11 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Waterville, Iowa.

11 miles 2 ft gain

Hike White Pine And Forester Loop Trail

White Pine and Forester Loop Trail is a 2 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

2 miles 324 ft gain

Hike Larkin Valley And Paint Creek Loop Trail

Larkin Valley and Paint Creek Loop Trail is a 5.1 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

5.1 miles 538 ft gain

Hike Saddle Trail To Tower

Firetower via Saddle Trail is a 5.7 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

10.4 miles 1 ft gain

Hike Helens Hill Loop

Heffern's Hill Loop is a 2.2 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

3 miles 705 ft gain

Hike Yellow River Paint Creek Loop Trail

Yellow River Paint Creek Loop Trail is a 6.8 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

6.8 miles 751 ft gain

Hike the Fire Point Loop Trail, Effigy Mounds National Monument

To get to Effigy Mounds National Monument travel to the town of Marquette, Iowa. If you drive north of town about three miles, the road will curve to the left, and the park entrance will be on the right. After you park, you may take a stop in the...

1.7 miles 301 ft gain

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