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Horizon's Ridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Urbandale, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Horizon's Ridge 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.
Family-friendly, grassy park featuring picnic spots, playground equipment, swings, a disc golf course and hiking trails.
What runners say about Horizon's Ridge Park
“BEAUTIFUL terrain, defined fairways, and always mowed!”
lots of well maintenced grass and good trails. only downside i found was not much parking.
When the weather is good, my dog and I walk the trail and around the park. I love looking at all the nature. About two weeks ago, I saw a mountain lion in the "forest" next to the trail. Beautiful. The mountain lion saw us and we saw it but the mountain lion didn't even flinch so we kept walking. So beautiful!
does anyone know where the pavilion is at? Dave S you posted a picture of one, can't find it anywhere walking around or on satellite view....
We love walking the trail in the park. Typically see a deer or two and bald eagles at the eagles nest along the trail. The path is wide and never feels crowded even when lots of people are out.
Trail conditions & character
“Dave S you posted a picture of one, can't find it anywhere walking around or on satellite view.”
“Google sent me to the wrong parking area there are two new parking lots further north.”
Plan your run at Horizon's Ridge Park
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 — reported by runners
- Websiteurbandale.org
- Phone(515) 278-3963
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
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