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Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Maxwell, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Country park offering a family-friendly campground, picnic sites, and opportunities for hiking and birdwatching.
What runners say about Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
“The park itself is very well maintained, probably one of the better taken care of parks that I have seen in Iowa.”
“We stumbled upon a particularly scenic and enjoyable hike recently - it is a perfect way to spend a weekend outdoors!”
“We camp here every chance we get, extremely quiet and has quite the cozy feel which makes a perfect relaxing get away that’s still close to home.”
“Such a great family-friendly hiking/camping spot.”
This place is a refreshing natural grassland that we need more of in this state. It's got a public trap range, camp sites, several trails, both wooded and through prairies with one being a mile long and graveled. Let's get more of this and less GMO soy and cornfields, Iowa.
My Wife and I are always on the lookout for new hiking spots in your county! Exploring different trails keeps things exciting and helps us fully appreciate the varied landscapes that the local area has to offer.
Such a great family-friendly hiking/camping spot. An easy go-to for getting our kiddos out on a trail. Fantastic bird-watching. We ran into someone who said he counted 43 different bird species in one day!
Very peaceful and so beautiful place to camp out and really enjoy walking down to path all that . And very clean area no trashy all that . In shower and bathroom very clean
Trail conditions & character
“We camp here every chance we get, extremely quiet and has quite the cozy feel which makes a perfect relaxing get away that’s still close to home.”
“We stumbled upon a particularly scenic and enjoyable hike recently - it is a perfect way to spend a weekend outdoors!”
“Just off the main road is a small parking area with a trail and bridge the leads into a pasture-like walk.”
Plan your run at Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitepolkcountyiowa.gov
- Phone(515) 967-2596
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
Running trails near Maxwell
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
