The standout trail in every US state — with mileage, elevation gain, difficulty, season notes, and a live trail map. Pick a state and start planning the next weekend out.
Iowa's oldest state park, on a dolomite ridge. 0 mi with about 500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Connect 13 caves in one short loop. 5 mi with about 300 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Sandstone canyon walls along Pea's Creek. 0 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Burial mounds shaped like bears, high above the Mississippi. 2 mi with about 450 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Iowa's most remote ridge hike. 0 mi with about 700 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Limestone ridge-top loop in Iowa's oldest state park. 6 mi with about 550 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Driftless-region ridges with primitive backcountry camps. 0 mi with about 1,100 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
Mississippi-River bluff with a delicate waterfall. 6 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Sandstone bluffs above the Mississippi with a historic gristmill at the trailhead. 5 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Steep loess-hill ridgelines with prairie overlooks unique to western Iowa. 6 mi with about 650 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
