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Izaak Walton League Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Ames, Iowa · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Izaak Walton League 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.
What runners say about Izaak Walton League Park
From camping to hiking to trap and skeet to rifle/pistol ranges, this little park has a ton to offer.
Member run organization for Conservation of nature, animal populations. Camping experiences for members as well as hunter safety courses and target ranges for now, pistol, rifle and shotgun.
Fantastic place! Truly beautiful!! Great trap & skeet ranges; beautiful, simple campground; nice outdoor rifle & archery ranges, and fun hiking trails.
Plan your run at Izaak Walton League Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Websiteamesikes.org
- Social Facebook
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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