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Gypsum City OHV Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 257 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Dodge, Iowa · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 60 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Gypsum City OHV Park'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.
Recreational park offering trails for ATVs, motorcycles, and side-by-sides, plus picnic and grill areas.
What runners say about Gypsum City OHV Park
“Trails are well marked but doesn’t mean I didn’t get lost a time or two.”
“This is a great place to camp and ride at a dirt bikes they have trails for miles and all levels of trail riding it is a great place will be back for more fun”
Great trails and very well marked. Rode 2 times on Saturday took the middle of the day to relax as it was 93 degrees. The gate by the tiny houses needs to be fixed because you can't hardly get square to the gate.
We love coming here to ride our dirt bikes! There's plenty of trails at different difficulty levels to choose from. Plus an adult and children's dirt track and an obstacle course for dirt/trials bikes. There's also a campground with restrooms/showers, play ground, and electric rv/tent sites or rentable tiny homes.
Great variety of trails to test your skills. Plenty of places to catch air if you’re a bit more experienced. Some trails have some pretty bad ruts from side by sides but what are you gonna do. I just happen to be a dirtbike guy. Would recommend for a nice weekend of camping and getting your adrenaline pumping
Took a trip to gypsum with my daughter's for the first time age 8 and 11 we all had a blast, they loved the mini motocross track and there's good variety of trails for different skill levels, fun for days.
Trail conditions & character
“Still very muddy but what a blast!”
“Mine is 64 and will not fit through the gaps coming from camp area, but I can still access through the parking area.”
“Trails are well marked but doesn’t mean I didn’t get lost a time or two.”
“There's also a campground with restrooms/showers, play ground, and electric rv/tent sites or rentable tiny homes.”
Plan your run at Gypsum City OHV Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance60 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemycountyparks.com
- Phone(515) 576-4258
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