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Harvest Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Iowa City, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harvest Preserve'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.
Private reserve for hiking and other outdoor recreation, showcasing sculptures.
What runners say about Harvest Preserve
“It's a beautiful, peaceful setting and a great place for kids to roam.”
“Harvest Preserve is a special space of beauty and calm carved out of this hectic world.”
This is a private Preserve, either have to be a member or a guest. Great nature trails, the stone circle and sculptures are always interesting.
What a treasure! So glad to find this peaceful place to hike and explore.
Some friends who are members of Harvest Preserve invited us for a hike along the trails. It was fun to see the natural surroundings and art installations. The grounds are only available to members and their guests. More information is available on their website.
This has to be good. I got to the park with insufficient time remaining (Remains of the day strike a chord?). Darn. Julie did point outstanding Malaysian stones - the items of my interest. I thought the pond relaxing and the front area stone beautiful. I will return for another round of hike and meditations.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a beautiful, peaceful setting and a great place for kids to roam.”
“It's a beautiful, peaceful setting and a great place for kids to roam.”
Plan your run at Harvest Preserve
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.
- Websiteharvestpreserve.org
- Phone+1 319-330-8881
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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