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Buchanan County Conservation Park Trails
General Information: 319-636-2617 Crumbacher Trails - 1490 240th St., Independence Visitors to Crumbacher Wildlife Area are never at a loss for something new to do. The large prairie and forested areas provide hours of enjoyment for hiking or bird watching during the summer months and plenty of quality upland bird, turkey, and deer hunting in the winter. Major trails remain from year to year, but each year additional firebreaks are mowed in varying places that also make great hiking or riding routes. Trails Flyer Cortwright Trails - East entrance 1400 River Road Blvd., Independence Cortright Wildlife Area provides guests with multiple natural areas to enjoy. The 190 acres include ponds, wooded areas, open fields and more. Turtles and frogs fill the ponds; birds can be seen throughout the wooded areas and along the river; and animals like deer, raccoons, squirrels, and mice occasionally present themselves to the attentive watcher. Trails Flyer Fontana Park Trails - 1883 125th St., Hazleton, Iowa 50641 Provides nature trails for walking, skiing and snowshoeing. No public hunting. Trails Flyer Guy Grover Timber Trails - 2720 Nolen Ave., Rowley Provides hunting, fishing, and nature trails in a forested habitat along the Wapsipinicon River. Trails Flyer Jakway Forest Trails - 2791 136th St, Aurora Provides hiking, equestrian and ski trails along Buffalo Creek. Public hunting area in season. Trails Flyer Three Elms Park Trails - Provides mountain biking trails in a no hunting zone. Trails are closed during archery competitions. South Trail Flyer |
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Independence City Trails
American Trotter Trail - Independence High School Connects to the Liberty Trail and is a half mile long paved trail which connects the Independendence schools. Heritage Historical Hiking Trail - 112 1st St. E., Independence This walking trail winds around Independence and locates the great historical sites you can find there. To get a map go to the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce located in Downtown Independence. Liberty Trail - 1st St. W., Independence (by East Elementary School) this trail is on the former Rock Island RR tracks and is currently 1.5 miles and expanding. River Walks Park Trail - Along the Wapsipinicon Rivers north of downtown, Independence, The River Walk Parks connect Brimmer Park, Teacher's Park, and Bathing Beach Park. This park area includes a concrete trail along the Wapsipinicon River, river access, boat dock, memorial benches, beautiful river scenery, nostalgic lighting, open air picnic shelters, community band shell, a playground, open green spaces, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe courts, basketball court, and a 9 hole disc golf course added in 2014. It is also the host site for several city wide celebrations and events. |
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Bicycling Trails
Buchanan County Road Cycling The county roads offer a number of opportunities for road cycling, providing both flat and hilly terrain. Map My Ride - Independence Cedar Valley Nature Trail - Branard St., Brandon, Iowa The Cedar Valley Nature Trail is a 52-mile long recreational corridor through Linn, Benton, Buchanan, and Black Hawk counties. The trailhead in Brandon provides access to the most scenic stretch of the trail. This segment has a firm, packed gravel surface with paved portions in either direction. Trail Information Services for Cyclists Circle 8 Cyclery - 203 1st St. E., Independence, Iowa 50644 Hardware Hank's - 314 1st St. E., Independence, Iowa 50644 Events RASH Ride - 4th Saturday of August Website / Facebook |
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Snowmobile Trails
Buchanan County Snowmobile Trails The Wapsipinicon Snowmobile Association maintains approximately 140 miles of trails to connect nine communities in the County. The trail system also connects with neighboring snowmobile club systems in all four directions. Trails are newly layed out every year. |
