Explore Johnson County Hikes by Distance, Elevation, Difficulty, and More

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Johnson County, Iowa. The Iowa River South Loop 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 Conservation Education Center Pond Loop and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Sand Lake Loop. The longest trail is the Hoover Nature Trail at 21.9 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Liberty Centre Pond Loop at 882 m. Get off line access to Restaurant, Healthcare, Fastfood, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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