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TROUT RUN PARK

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water

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Decorah Ave

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Goose Island Dr

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Upper Iowa River

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Photos: Hannah Garry

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Middle Calmar Rd

Trou

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Siewers Spring Rd

Washington St

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Upper Iowa River

Upper Iowa River

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5

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rock

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52

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Upper Broadway

4

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Van P

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of t

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in in

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limbs

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Prai

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are

su

itabl

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r new

ride

rs b

ut

leav

ing

thes

e tra

ils w

ill ta

ke

you

to te

chni

cal s

ectio

ns

with

no

easy

bai

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last

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sho

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take

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u to

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icon

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st

ruct

ure,

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pit R

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ci

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cate

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oks

one

of

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tura

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ch

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stro

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cilit

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joy

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munity

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habi

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wid

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th

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an

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cces

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peac

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spa

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r vis

itors

.

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7

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and

Ice

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trails

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exp

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nce

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nsur

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of

all

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use

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trails

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to m

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ain

biki

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Rive

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a g

reat

spo

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test

out

off

road

tra

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nd g

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feel

for t

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port.

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alw

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a go

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sta

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with

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prop

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safe

ty e

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men

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Larson’s Loop

S m e by’s to Smeby’s

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Lee’s Loop

Middle Palisades Lowe

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lisad

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Old Palisades Road

Dead Pet

Dead Pet

Lower Dead Pet

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52

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Log Jam

Dust Bow l

Du s t Bowl

Butter�yGardens

Ohio

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Mound St

Fifth Ave

Vernon St

Main St

Mill St

River Trail

Pines East

Rocky Road

Pines West

Gunnar

Julia

North Forty

AaseHaugen

VAN PEENAN

PARK

cam

p

RockQuarry

Twin S pring

s

Twin Springs Road

walk or bike only

Ice Cave Road

To College Drive

Quarry St

Pulpit Rock Road

Pulp

it Ro

ck R

oad

wa

ter

fall

Park St

River Trail

To Winneshiek Ave

Public Television

Fire Road

The Prairie

West Prairie

F irst Right

Fred

Littl e Bighorn

Little

Bighorn

Li ttle Bighorn

Horsey

Water St

Main St

Broadway St

WOLDPARK

TROUT RUN PARK /WMA

Mec

hani

c St

Colle

ge D

r

Mon

tgom

ery

St

8

7

5

9

LUTHERCOLLEGE

fishi

ng

South Ave

Decorah Ave

DECORAHIOWA

POP. 8109

eat

Pparking

Goose Island Dr

52

52

9

9

VISITORCENTER

DIv

isio

n St

Mid

dle

Calm

ar R

d Trout Run RdSi

ewer

s Sp

ring

Rd

Was

hing

ton

St

Trout Run Rd

Upper Iowa River

Upper Iowa River

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TRAILHEAD

PparkingTRAILHEAD

Pparking

Twin Springs Loop

PALISADES PARK

TWIN SPRINGSPARK

Ice Cave Road

PALISADES PARK

h

ike only

hike

only - no b

iking

PHELPS PARK

COMMUNITY PRAIRIE

The Luge

WILL BAKERPARK

Pparking

Quarry Hill Road

Pparking

Pparking

Pparking

5

5 Palisades ParkFeatures elevation, steep

descents, roots, tight corners, and rocky sections. It's a skilled rider's dream come true!

The off-road trails in Palisades cross the paved

road that cars drive up to see the overlook, so it's wise to use caution as you cross.

To Twin Springs Park

Exit East side of Higway 52 , then

left on Twin Springs Road

Pparking

Pparking

Pparking

52

Broadway St

Upper Broadway

4

4

Van Peenen ParkVariety of terrain including pine forests, steep climbs, and a “Rocky Road.” The

Prairie and Pines are suitable for new riders but

leaving these trails will take you to technical sections with no easy bail outs.

3 Ice Cave ParkThe Decorah Ice Cave gets its name from layers of ice that form every year in January and last through August. Trails surrounding the cave have steep inclines that cut around ravines and exposed limestone.

2 Dunning’s Spring ParkDunning’s Spring is the site of a beautiful waterfall surrounded by limestone cliffs. The park features a walking path, scenic overlook, and bridge crafted by local stone mason, Ted Wilson.

ICE CAVE PARK

3DUNNING’S

SPRING PARK2

6 Will Baker Park~ Pulpit Rock ~

This short climb will take you to the iconic stone

structure, Pulpit Rock. The city campground located across the road gets its

name from this landmark. The view looks over the Upper Iowa River and Community Prairie.

7 Twin Springs ParkThis beautiful loop overlooks one of

Decorah’s natural springs. The changes in elevation will challenge

experienced bikers and hikers.

9 Phelp’s ParkDecorah’s oldest park has ample parking and restroom facilities.

Hikers can enjoy a scenic overlook and trail along the bluff that connects to the paved Trout

Run Trail on the west end.

8 Community PrairieThe prairie was planted to protect water quality

along the Upper Iowa River and create habitat for native pollinators. The walking trails here are wide and grassy. A butterfly garden lies within the prairie and creates an easily accessible,

peaceful space for visitors.

6

7

9

8

Dunning’s Spring Park and Ice Cave Park TrailsThe trails throughout Dunning’s Spring and Ice Cave Park are numerous. Due to their complexity and technical difficulty, the trails are not marked on this map. Talk to experts at the local bike shops about navigating this system.

OFF ROAD TRAILS

Mountain Bike. Hike. Cross Country Ski.

IMPORTANT! please readThe Decorah Trail system is extensive and includes trails that can be challenging for riders of all skill levels. Proper equipment and experience is necessary to ensure the safety of all who use the trails. Regardless of past mountain biking experience, we recommend you use extreme caution when testing out new trails.

If you have an emergency on the trail call 911

NORTHEASTDECORAH

Pparking

Whitetail Road

cave

Beginners Start Here

1

1New to mountain biking? Start here! The River Trail is a great spot to test out off road trails and get a feel for the sport. It is always a good idea to start slow and learn with the proper safety equipment.

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La

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Smeby’s

to Smeby’s

Upper Palisades

Lee’s Loop

Middle Palisades

Lower Palisades

Old Palisades Road

Dead Pet

Dead Pet

Lower Dead Pet

AASEHAUGEN

Je�erson St

52

College Drive

Log Jam

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