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Lost Lake Trail Head

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Madrid, Iowa · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Lost Lake Trail Head yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

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What runners say about Lost Lake Trail Head

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful trail with views overlooking the river and the lake.”

That’s a really cool trail. Amazing view to the Des Moines river from the view point. One thing is lots of mosquitoes and it was unexpected. Suggest to bring the repellent.

★★★★★ — Lu , Jul 2023

Wonderful trail. Saw frogs and turtles on the smaller pond. Takes about and 1 hour max. Good view if you go on the path behind the two benches.

★★★★★ — Haylee , Aug 2023

Beautiful trail with views overlooking the river and the lake. One of my favorite short hikes.

★★★★★ — Terry , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Beautiful trail with views overlooking the river and the lake.”

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Plan your run at Lost Lake Trail Head

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Lost Lake Trail Head

255th St, Madrid, IA 50156

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.