Best trails near Johnston

99 trails · 99 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Johnston, 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 99 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Neal Smith Trail
#1 Neal Smith Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 75: intrinsic quality
75Top-rated
N⛰
Northwest Beaver Drive Sidepath
#2 Northwest Beaver Drive Sidepath
1.1 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
N⛰
Northwest 70th Avenue Sidepath
#3 Northwest 70th Avenue Sidepath
0.9 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
B⛰
Beaver Creek Trail
#4 Beaver Creek Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
L⛰
Low Line
#5 Low Line
2.7 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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Low Line Trail
#6 Low Line Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
N⛰
Northwest 62nd Avenue Sidepath
#7 Northwest 62nd Avenue Sidepath
1.4 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Green Meadows Trails
#8 Green Meadows Trails
1.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Top Shelf
#9 Top Shelf
2.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
T⛰
Top Shelf Trail
#10 Top Shelf Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
N⛰
Northglenn Drive Sidepath
#11 Northglenn Drive Sidepath
0.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Merle Hay Road Sidepath
#12 Merle Hay Road Sidepath
1.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Augustine Trail
#13 Augustine Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N⛰
North Glenn Trails
#14 North Glenn Trails
1.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
N⛰
Northwest 62nd Avenue Sidepath
#15 Northwest 62nd Avenue Sidepath
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid

Trails near Johnston

The Johnston area has 99 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 Johnston

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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