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Ingawanis Woodlands Mountain Bike Trail head
4.7 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Janesville, Iowa · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ingawanis Woodlands Mountain Bike Trail head'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 Ingawanis Woodlands Mountain Bike Trail head
What a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors! The miles of winding hiking/mountain biking trails offer endless opportunities for wildlife viewing. Another great hidden jem I'm the Cedar Valley.
Great trail for hiking, biking, and trail running. Typically not very busy and nearly the whole trail is shaded which makes it a perfect place to escape the summer heat!
Nice and peaceful wooded nature preserve with trails for mountain biking and hiking, and showshoeing and fat biking in the winter. Many old growth trees, views of the Quarter Run creek and Cedar River from the Northern edges of the property.
Around 10 miles of trails if you do the full bike loop. There is also a main loop that skips the more bike oriented portions if you are into hiking. It's surprising to see such varied terrain in the middle of Iowa. Some sections of the trail are for more advanced riders and need to be walked around.
Trail conditions & character
“Around 10 miles of trails if you do the full bike loop.”
“Some of the best single trek in Eastern Iowa, with diverse conditions and technical challenges.”
“There is a changing station and port-a-potty at the trailhead parking lot, as well as a map, sign-in board, and donation box to help support the maintenance of the trails.”
Plan your run at Ingawanis Woodlands Mountain Bike Trail head
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
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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