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Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles) in Iowa
Iowa has 22 trails with long-run distance (5+ miles) in this directory, across 12 cities and towns — Ankeny, Johnston, Waterloo, Ames and 8 more. Five miles or more of continuous trail — enough to build a real long run on.
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Stone State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 852 reviews
Nature reserve with hiking/biking trails, fishing & boating, camping & cabins, nature center & more.
Walnut Woods State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
260-acre nature reserve with trails, camping, river boating & fishing & a 1930s lodge for rentals.
Copper Creek Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 652 reviews
Large park with a lake for fishing & boating, a playground, a picnic/grill pavilion & forest trails.
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Grassland preserve, with walking trails and an auto tour seeing bison, elk and butterflies.
Terra Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
Playground-equipped, 6-acre lake featuring trails for walking, biking and running, plus fishing.
Terra Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Lakefront park with a playground, picnic shelters, and paved trail, plus fishing and kayaking.
Gypsum City OHV Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Recreational park offering trails for ATVs, motorcycles, and side-by-sides, plus picnic and grill areas.
Sargent Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews
Family-friendly park offering a playground, splash pad and climbing structures.
Sycamore Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Forested place with dirt trails for cycling and a paved path, as well as scenic spots.
Raccoon River Valley Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Park with trails that's popular for cycling, featuring picnic tables and a restroom.
Katoski Greenbelt
4.4 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews
Walking, biking and kayaking spot, with wooded trails and picnic areas, plus bluebells in the spring.
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