Best trails in Iowa

300 trails · 1650 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails in Iowa — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 300 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Raccoon River Valley Trail
#1 Raccoon River Valley Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
W
Wabash Trace Nature Trail
#2 Wabash Trace Nature Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
C
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
#3 Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Why 93: intrinsic quality
93Elite
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Rolling Prarie Trail
#4 Rolling Prarie Trail
Why 92: intrinsic quality
92Elite
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High Trestle Trail
#5 High Trestle Trail
Why 87: intrinsic quality
87Elite
T
Three Rivers Trail
#6 Three Rivers Trail
Why 87: intrinsic quality
87Elite
K
Keystone Trail
#7 Keystone Trail
Why 86: intrinsic quality
86Elite
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Lewis and Clark Trail
#8 Lewis and Clark Trail
Why 85: intrinsic quality
85Elite
C
Chichaqua Valley Trail
#9 Chichaqua Valley Trail
Why 80: intrinsic quality
80Elite
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Rolling Prairie Trail
#10 Rolling Prairie Trail
Why 80: intrinsic quality
80Elite
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Heritage Trail
#11 Heritage Trail
Why 77: intrinsic quality
77Top-rated
H
Heart of Iowa Nature Trail
#12 Heart of Iowa Nature Trail
Why 75: intrinsic quality
75Top-rated
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Iowa Great Lakes Trail
#13 Iowa Great Lakes Trail
Why 75: intrinsic quality
75Top-rated
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Neal Smith Trail
#14 Neal Smith Trail
Why 75: intrinsic quality
75Top-rated
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Sauk Bike Trail
#15 Sauk Bike Trail
Why 75: intrinsic quality
75Top-rated

Trails in Iowa

Iowa has 1650 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails in Iowa

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

Trails near you in Iowa