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Mines of Spain Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 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 Mines of Spain 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.
What runners say about Mines of Spain Trail
“Park on second parking lot on your left to get straight to the beautiful bluffs”
Stopped by here on a quick trip to Dubuque. It was quiet, calm, and very scenic. Make sure you wear insect repellent, lots of mosquitoes. Great time overall, and a very good workout
Absolutely incredible place! Towering limestone bluffs, with amazing views of the Mississippi River if you know where to hike 😉
Stopped in Dubuque for business and wanted to take a nature walk to de-stress. This was a nice slice of nature and especially pretty during fall as the leaves were changing. Signage could use some upkeep and I'm always disappointed by telescopes that don't work but interesting enough to check out
The best place ever. The cliff areas are amazing. Clear trails, clean trails, and trails are easy to manage. Some trails are harder then others but what a variety! Something for everyone!
Trail conditions & character
“Towering limestone bluffs, with amazing views of the Mississippi River if you know where to hike 😉”
Plan your run at Mines of Spain 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteminesofspain.org
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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 |
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.
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