Park · Backbone State Park, Iowa

Best hikes in Backbone State Park

The 5 best of 5 trails in Backbone State Park, Iowa, ranked by route quality.

Trails

5

Easy

4

Moderate

1

By activity

• Hiking · 5
• Walking · 4
• Mountain biking · 2
• Cross-country skiing · 2

Common features

• Parking at trailhead
• Kid friendly
• Lake
• Drinking water
• Viewpoint
• Restroom at trailhead

Top trails

1. East Lake Trail Easy · 3.7 mi (6 km) · Elevation Gain 131 ft (40 m) · 1 hr 15 min
2. Bluebird Trail Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 108 ft (33 m) · 45 min
3. West Lake Trail Moderate · 5.6 mi (8.9 km) · Elevation Gain 476 ft (145 m) · 2 hr
4. East Lake Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 5 min
5. Barred Owl Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 164 ft (50 m) · 20 min

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Parks nearby

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• Wyalusing State Park Wisconsin · 11 trails
• Wapsipinicon State Park Iowa · 7 trails
• Central Park Iowa · 7 trails
• Yellow River State Forest - Paint Creek Unit Iowa · 33 trails
• Bird Preserve Iowa · 5 trails
• Sac and Fox Trail City Park Iowa · 8 trails
• Yellow River State Forest - Paint Rock Unit Iowa · 7 trails

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