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Phinney Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Dodge, Iowa · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Phinney 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 Phinney Park
“Phinney Park is always clean and the trial is well maintained, one of my favorite places to take the dog in Dodge”
Very clean place for football practice. Its not a park its a waling or bike riding trail along the river which leads to west side.
7/10 of a mile right next to the Des Moines River. Protected from wind with lots of shade and beautiful views of the Des Moines River valley. Parking on the North end. You have to walk a little if you park on the south end. Last stretch on the south end is steep.
I’ve been hiking and playing paintball here since I was 11 it’s always a nice place for a gathering or just a nice walk on the trail and if you’re into fishing it’s right by the river, so bring your fishing pole
Local mountain bike trails. Follow the paved road up the hill to the trailhead
Trail conditions & character
“Phinney Park is always clean and the trial is well maintained, one of my favorite places to take the dog in Dodge”
“Follow the paved road up the hill to the trailhead”
Plan your run at Phinney Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitefortdodgeiowa.org
- Phone(515) 576-7237
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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