The best hiking trails in Polk County
Iowa · 47 Hiking Trails
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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Polk County, Iowa. The High Trestle Trail is the most popular trail. The trails have 3623 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, and difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the High Trestle Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Gray's Lake Loop. The longest trail is the Neal Smith Trail at 40.6 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Brown's Woods Drive Loop at 491 m. Get off line access to Healthcare, History, Shelter, and Viewpoint locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.
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