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Garrison Rock Resource Management Unit
4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Ottumwa, Iowa · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Garrison Rock Resource Management Unit'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.
Nature preserve with open fields surrounded by forest and trails, some good for kids.
What runners say about Garrison Rock Resource Management Unit
Easy access with parking for a dozen or so vehicles at the trail head. Throughout the unit are open fields surrounded by forest. The perimeter of the fields have been mowed, making for a lot of easy walking. I found no easy access from Chief Wapello trail to the mowed areas.
Awesome place with a cave that Jesse James hid 50 horses in. Also some great rock climbing places and good trails.
Nice place to hike and the caves where pretty cool. Just wish there was better sings.
It was a nice hike in nature really just needed to get out of the city and enjoy the view
Trail conditions & character
“It was a nice hike in nature really just needed to get out of the city and enjoy the view”
“the trail can be a bit steep and rocky but to be expected”
“Easy access with parking for a dozen or so vehicles at the trail head.”
Plan your run at Garrison Rock Resource Management Unit
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitewapellocounty.org
- Phone+1 641-682-3091
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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