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Mormon Trek / Coralville Strip Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Iowa City, Iowa · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Mormon Trek / Coralville Strip Nature 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 Mormon Trek / Coralville Strip Nature Trail
“Don’t go on the concrete trail, but take the walking/bike trail and it is absolutely gorgeous!”
I remember back when I was in 6th grade, me, my mom, and my brother would come here every Friday after school to walk along the trails and experience all the beautiful sunsets we did. Amazing memories!
Don’t go on the concrete trail, but take the walking/bike trail and it is absolutely gorgeous! I totally enjoyed my time and will go back again! Winding down the trail through the trees with the sun shining through at places was stunning! No concrete trail walking for me if the trails are dry!
Nice hiking strip.... The only down side is that you might have to cross a major road to continue. Not the best really and nothing really too exciting. It is also really hard to follow. I only used it couple of times cos it was the closest to me. Not my favorite
We needed a place that wasn't muddy or near the river or creeks. This was really nice and went as far as we could walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Don’t go on the concrete trail, but take the walking/bike trail and it is absolutely gorgeous!”
“Don’t go on the concrete trail, but take the walking/bike trail and it is absolutely gorgeous!”
“We needed a place that wasn't muddy or near the river or creeks.”
Plan your run at Mormon Trek / Coralville Strip Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecoralville.org
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