Explore Story 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 Story County, Iowa. The Heart Trail via ADT is the most popular trail. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Praeri Rail Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Skunk River Trail. The longest trail is the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail at 18.2 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the South Skunk River Walk at 1.7 km. Get off line access to Shop, Fastfood, Restaurant, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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