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Tom Harkin Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Coralville, Iowa · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Tom Harkin Trailhead'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.
Hiking and biking trails, both paved and unpaved, are offered at this trailhead.
What runners say about Tom Harkin Trailhead
“A very much needed and appreciated trail side rest area with clean rest rooms for a single occupant.”
“A gorgeous park with lots of trails.”
The single track trails are amazing. My very first experiences of this trail type didn't disappoint! You just have to be paying the utmost of attention at all times! I believe it was called the Woodpecker trail.
Paved parking lot, modern restrooms, picnic tables and access to the paved Clear Creek Trail and the Woodpecker Singletrack. The Clear Creek Trail connects to the Iowa River Corridor Trail eastbound and ends at Half Moon Road west of Tiffin, Iowa, westbound.
Great location to park and ride your bike or walk. During the dry season there are some well kept mountain bike trials that you can enjoy. All other paths are paved and well maintained. Pet friendly location.
Great spot to start a hike or bike ride. The trail is mostly flat heading west. Going east toward Iowa City, the trail has some hills and is mostly in a nice wooded area.
Trail conditions & character
“You can access the mountain bike trial or the asphalt bike path from here which makes it a great place to start your adventure!”
“Paved parking lot, modern restrooms, picnic tables and access to the paved Clear Creek Trail and the Woodpecker Singletrack.”
“Paved parking lot, modern restrooms, picnic tables and access to the paved Clear Creek Trail and the Woodpecker Singletrack.”
“Paved parking lot, modern restrooms, picnic tables and access to the paved Clear Creek Trail and the Woodpecker Singletrack.”
“The parking lot has a drinking fountain, bathroom and one those universal bike service stations.”
Plan your run at Tom Harkin Trailhead
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
- Distance2.8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecoralville.org
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