Solon

Lake MacBride North Shore Trail is a 8.9 mile out and back hike that takes you past wildlife located near Solon, Iowa.

Where's the fun in driving right up to your scenic destination? Here's how we had a more adventurous day at the lake by hopping off the beaten path: Just as you enter the park from County Road F16 coming out of the small town of Solon, IA you will see a small, grass parking lot on your right (this lot has been marked by the pin on the map below). On the opposite side of the street is the entran...

Beach To Dam Trail at Lake Macbride is a 3.1 mile loop hike that takes you by lake MacBride and the Iowa River located near Solon, Iowa. This is a very manageable hike for all skill levels- it only has 141 miles of elevation and is not super long. This Hike runs along the river with constant scenic views of the water and the aquatic life. Sadly the area on general is pretty populated so there i...

Osprey Nature Trail is a 1.1 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Solon, Iowa. This hike offers lots of shade and does not have a lot of incline, making it accessible for hikers of all skill levels. There are parts of the trail that go right next to the Iowa River offering great photography opportunities. In addition, there are parts of the trail near the middle ...

Lake Macbride Nature Recreation Area is a 2.4 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near North Liberty, Iowa. Lake Macbride loop only has 144 feet of elevation making it suitable for any age and skill level. There are beautiful meadows of wildflowers that can be viewed from the trail and forests surrounding. The trail has a wide path with lots of room fro hikers, runne...

Sugar Bottom Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and mountain biking. This trail is perfect during the summer but during the rainier months of the year we recommend checking the trail's website because it is subject to closure due to flooding (Please check the ICORR page for up-to-date trail conditions.). If you're looking to hike or bird ...