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Mesquakie Trail

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Dubuque, Iowa · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mesquakie Trail'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.

Mesquakie Trail — running trail in Dubuque, IA, photo 1

What runners say about Mesquakie Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I love the Mines of Spain. Great hiking. You can hike as much or as little as you want. Last time we hiked roughly 4 miles total on Catfish and Calcite trails. We did them as loops. One of our favorites is the Horseshoe Bluff Nature Trail. It's beautiful all seasons of the year. I really like autumn.

★★★★★ — Monica , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Plan your run at Mesquakie Trail

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.

Hours

Monday 4 am–10:30 pm
Tuesday 4 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday 4 am–10:30 pm
Thursday 4 am–10:30 pm
Friday 4 am–10:30 pm
Saturday 4 am–10:30 pm
Sunday 4 am–10:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Mesquakie Trail

Mines of Spain Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003

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Running trails near Dubuque

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

EB Lyons Interpretive Center

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ScenicDog-friendly

Composed of untamed, wooded land, this 1432-acre park offers hiking, hunting, paddling & picnicking.

under a mile away

Calcite Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Dubuque, IA

MixedDog-friendly

under a mile away

Horseshoe Bluff Hiking Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

Dubuque, IA

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area at the base of steep bluffs offering views of the Mississippi River.

1.3 miles away

Mines of Spain Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Dubuque, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

1.4 miles away

The “Old” Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Dubuque, IA

ScenicDog-friendly

1.4 miles away

Old Pathway Trail

3.5 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews

Dubuque, IA

1.7 miles away

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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.