Decorah, Iowa
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Decorah
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Spring Grove, Minnesota
Hike the Beaver Creek Valley Trail
5.06.2 mi / 250 ft gainThis beautiful, green hike takes you along Beaver Creek, as it winds through a lush gorge within the bluffs. Park at the entrance to Beaver Creek Valley State Park, where the park ranger can direct you to the trailhead. Here is a helpful map of the park.Read more -
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Hike Paint Creek Unit Loop
5.011 mi / 2 ft gainPaint Creek Unit Loop is a 11 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Waterville, Iowa.Read more -
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Fire Point Loop Trail
5.01.78 mi / 492 ft gainTo get to Effigy Mounds National Monument travel to the town of Marquette, Iowa. If you drive north of town about three miles, the road will curve to the left, and the park entrance will be on the right. After you park, you may take a stop in the Visitor Center to grab a map or any souvenirs. F...Read more -
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Effigy Mounds South Unit
4.47 mi / 682 ft gainEffigy Mounds provides some of the best hiking opportunities in Iowa. It is located in the state’s northeastern most county, Allamakee County, along the Mississippi River. There are several units, the most notable being the north unit, located right next to the visitor center, and the south unit,...Read more -
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Hike to La Crosse Ridge
4 mi / 500 ft gainIt is easiest to park your vehicle in the Myrick Park parking lot versus your other options. The great thing about parking in that lot rather than along the road/neighborhoods is there is a trailhead right there (and it's free). You can begin hiking this short little trail, which will lead to and...Read more -
Winona, Minnesota
King's Bluff in Great River Bluffs State Park
4.02.66 mi / 0 ft gainGreat River Bluffs State Park follows a series of impressive bluffs along the Mississippi River just south of Winona. For those of you who think Minnesota is as flat as a pancake (and I'm not saying there aren't places in the state that are), Great River Bluffs will be a surprise. King's and Quee...Read more