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    Top Spots in and near West Branch

    • Solon, Iowa

      Hike to the Lake Macbride Waterfall

      3.7
      2 mi
      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 (thi...
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    • Columbus Junction, Iowa

      Explore Columbus Junction's Swinging Bridge

      4.5
      The Swinging Bridge is one of the main attractions in Columbus Junction, Iowa. The highway runs straight through town. As you drive into town you will see multiple signs about the bridge. About half-way through town you will take a left, and the bridge is only a few yards away. It is free to wal...
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    • Muscatine, Iowa

      Hike to Devil's Punch Bowl, WIldcat Den SP

      1.3 mi / 235 ft gain
      Wild Cat Den State Park is located between Blue Grass, Iowa and Muscatine, Iowa, just south of the Quad Cities. If traveling on Highway 22, look for Wild Cat Den Road. If you are coming from Highway 61, look for Vail Road, and then turn left on to New Era road, which will lead into the park.  Par...
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    • Muscatine, Iowa

      Hike Wildcat Den Trail

      4 mi / 495 ft gain
      Wildcat Den Trail is a 4 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Muscatine, Iowa.
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    • Maquoketa, Iowa

      Explore the Maquoketa Caves

      4.5
      From the Maquoketa Caves State Park office, near the parking area, hike north for access to 8 of the 16 caves in the park. These caves include Wide Mouth Cave, Dug Out Cave, Twin Arch Cave, Hernando's Hideaway, Up-N-Down Cave, Widow Cave, Match Cave, and Upper Dancehall Cave. Other attractions in...
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    Camping and Lodging in West Branch

    Tailwater West Campground
    Iowa City, Iowa

    Tailwater West Campground

    Tailwater West Day Use Area
    Iowa City, Iowa

    Tailwater West Day Use Area

    East Overlook Day Use Area
    Iowa City, Iowa

    East Overlook Day Use Area

    Cottonwood Campground (Ia)
    Iowa City, Iowa

    Cottonwood Campground (Ia)

    West Overlook Campground
    Iowa City, Iowa

    West Overlook Campground

    Linder Point Campground
    Iowa City, Iowa

    Linder Point Campground