The Best Backpacking in Iowa
Looking for the best backpacking in Iowa? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Iowa. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Iowa
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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
Hike Yellow River Paint Creek Loop Trail
6.8 mi / 751 ft gainYellow River Paint Creek Loop Trail is a 6.8 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Harpers Ferry, Iowa.Read more -
Coon Rapids, Iowa
Hike Whiterock Conservancy Long Creek Trail
6.1 mi / 590 ft gainWhiterock Conservancy Long Creek trail is a 6.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Coon Rapids, Iowa.Read more -
Duncombe, Iowa
Hike Brushy Creek Lake Trail Loop
10.8 mi / 380 ft gainBrushy Creek Lake Trail Loop is a 10.8 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Duncombe, Iowa.Read more -
Moravia, Iowa
Hike North Shore Trail
15 mi / 839 ft gainNorth Shore Trail is a 15 mile out and back hike that takes you past lake views located near Moravia, Iowa.Read more
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