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Whispering Meadows Wetlands
4.1 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Iowa City, Iowa · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whispering Meadows Wetlands' 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 Whispering Meadows Wetlands
Was better when had more water and the beavers. My dog loves walking around the pond and sitting on the deck. The water level is higher this year so plenty of geese and ducks stuck around. Frogs, turtles and I even seen a couple of deer. Pond does have some fish. There's also a few benches to sit on around the path.
Plan your run at Whispering Meadows Wetlands
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.
- Websiteicgov.org
- Phone+1 319-356-5100
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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