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Interstate Power Company Forest Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Dubuque, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Interstate Power Company Forest 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.
Mountain biking site, featuring intermediate trails through timberland and prairie.
What runners say about Interstate Power Company Forest Preserve
“-- make sure to go on a dry day to walk or bike around Beautiful area, I want to go back again soon with my dog”
Professionally designed and constructed natural surface singletrack, some of the (if not THE) best in Iowa - at the time of this review (Fall 2019). Beautiful forest, prairie, and a variety of trail experiences to provide a tour of this magnificent property.
The bike trails' flow is fo sho the best you gonna find in the Midwest. The berms are impeccably manicured, very deep and steep and speed inducing. The jumps are the best feeling. Good variety with smooth dirt or rocky rooty technical bits, great jumps, wooded sections and open prairie, uphill and downhill.
This is nice place for walking and biking trails. It has a diverse amount of scenery and elevation. The bike trails look better than most in dubuque County, could compare the trails to the proving grounds in dubuque. The walking trail is perfect to bring your dog on.
Some of the best mountain bike trails in the area for sure. The trails flow very well. The main trail can be ridden by cautious beginners, however also has jumps lines and lots of optional technical loops. Fun can be had here for all skill levels.Huge props to TMBR as they maintain these trails very well.
Trail conditions & character
“Professionally designed and constructed natural surface singletrack, some of the (if not THE) best in Iowa - at the time of this review (Fall 2019).”
“good variety of single track with various levels of difficulty including steep ascents and descents, hairpin turns, features and flow”
“-- make sure to go on a dry day to walk or bike around Beautiful area, I want to go back again soon with my dog”
Plan your run at Interstate Power Company Forest Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websitemycountyparks.com
- Phone+1 563-556-6745
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–10:30 pm |
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