The Best Hiking in Decorah

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

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

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

Beaver Creek Valley Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Caledonia, Minnesota.

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 the park.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Forestville Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Spring Valley, Minnesota.

Sugar Camp Hollow and Big Spring Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Preston, Minnesota.

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 Visitor Center to grab a map or any souvenirs. Fr...

Effigy Mounds provides some of the best hiking opportunities in Iowa. It is located in the state’s northeastern most county, Allamakee County, along the Mississippi River. There are several units, the most notable being the north unit, located right next to the visitor center, and the south unit,...

Hanging Rock Trail is a 5.5 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near Harpers Ferry, Iowa.