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Hickory Hill Park East Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 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 Hickory Hill Park East Entrance'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.
What runners say about Hickory Hill Park East Entrance
“Best part is going off trail, getting lost, and discovering new parts that are peaceful”
This location is a great spot to park to get to a few of the trails. It also had a sheltered area for picnics along with other picnic tables - great for a lunch time getaway! Sprawling lawn to play pick up games as well.
Love walking through Hickory Hill to cemetery on my way to downtown. Its very beautiful and a very peaceful place day and night.
Always my my go to park for a good hike. Best part is going off trail, getting lost, and discovering new parts that are peaceful
Great place to go for a long walk with many different trails to go through!
Trail conditions & character
“Best part is going off trail, getting lost, and discovering new parts that are peaceful”
Plan your run at Hickory Hill Park East Entrance
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.
- Websiteicgov.org
- Phone+1 319-356-5100
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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