Best trails near Mason City

18 trails · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Mason 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 18 trails · best 15 shown on the map
L⛰
Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network
#1 Lime Creek Conservation Area Trail Network
2.2 mi away
Why 64: intrinsic quality
64Solid
N⛰
NIACC Trail Extension
#2 NIACC Trail Extension
2.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
R⛰
River City Greenbelt Trail System
#3 River City Greenbelt Trail System
0.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
B⛰
Big Blue Loop
#4 Big Blue Loop
1.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
T⛰
Trolly Trail
#5 Trolly Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
B⛰
Brewery Loop
#6 Brewery Loop
2.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
R⛰
Red-Tailed Hawk Loop
#7 Red-Tailed Hawk Loop
2.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
B⛰
Badlands Loop
#8 Badlands Loop
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
Q⛰
Quarry Lake Loop
#9 Quarry Lake Loop
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
W⛰
Whitetail Loop
#10 Whitetail Loop
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
B⛰
Barred Owl Loop
#11 Barred Owl Loop
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
B⛰
Big Blue Loop
#12 Big Blue Loop
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G⛰
Gray Fox Loop
#13 Gray Fox Loop
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
O⛰
Old Stage Run
#14 Old Stage Run
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
W⛰
Wild Turkey Loop
#15 Wild Turkey Loop
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Mason City

The Mason City area has 18 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 Mason 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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