The best hiking trails in Dubuque County

location_on Iowa · 19 Hiking Trails

View Trails on map

What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Dubuque County, Iowa. The Horseshoe Bluff Nature Loop Trail is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Granger Creek Loop and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Dubuque Jaycees Trail. The longest trail is the Prairie Outlook Walk at 9.6 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Mesquakie Loop Trail at 797 m. Get off line access to History, Fastfood, Peak, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

Guide to hiking in Iowa

Be prepared for hiking in Iowa with the HiiKER app

Most popular trails


More trails in Dubuque County