Park · Fort Defiance State Park, Iowa

Best hikes in Fort Defiance State Park

The 6 best of 6 trails in Fort Defiance State Park, Iowa, ranked by route quality.

Trails

6

Easy

6

By activity

• Hiking · 6
• Walking · 6
• Horseback riding · 5
• Cross-country skiing · 5

Common features

• Kid friendly
• Parking at trailhead

Top trails

1. Flume Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 33 ft (10 m) · 25 min
2. Ridge Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 308 ft (94 m) · 40 min
3. East Prairie Loop Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 10 min
4. South Prairie Loop Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 20 min
5. East Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 115 ft (35 m) · 30 min
6. North Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 98 ft (30 m) · 15 min

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• Ney Nature Center Minnesota · 9 trails
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