Best trails near Iowa City

107 trails · 107 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Iowa City, 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 107 trails · best 15 shown on the map
I⛰
Iowa River Trail
#1 Iowa River Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 72: intrinsic quality
72Top-rated
S⛰
Scott Boulevard Sidepath
#2 Scott Boulevard Sidepath
1.7 mi away
Why 60: intrinsic quality
60Solid
I⛰
Iowa River Corridor Trail
#3 Iowa River Corridor Trail
0.7 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
M⛰
Mormon Trek Boulevard Sidepath
#4 Mormon Trek Boulevard Sidepath
1.6 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
S⛰
Sycamore Greenway Trail
#5 Sycamore Greenway Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
W⛰
Willow Creek Trail
#6 Willow Creek Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
H⛰
Highway 6 Trail
#7 Highway 6 Trail
1.1 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
M⛰
McCollister Boulevard Sidepath
#8 McCollister Boulevard Sidepath
1.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
U⛰
UIowa Finkbine Trail
#9 UIowa Finkbine Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
N⛰
North Dodge Street Sidepath
#10 North Dodge Street Sidepath
2.4 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
L⛰
Lower Muscatine Road Sidepath
#11 Lower Muscatine Road Sidepath
1.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N⛰
North Riverside Drive Sidepath
#12 North Riverside Drive Sidepath
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S⛰
South Gilbert Street Sidepath
#13 South Gilbert Street Sidepath
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S⛰
South 1st Avenue Sidepath
#14 South 1st Avenue Sidepath
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
H⛰
Hawkins Drive Sidepath
#15 Hawkins Drive Sidepath
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid

Trails near Iowa City

The Iowa City area has 107 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 near Iowa City

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.

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