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  1. Areas
  2. IA
  3. …Eastern Iowa
  4. …Decorah
  5. Van Peenen Park
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“An easy trail that loops around the prairie. ”

Lars Hovden
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1.6

Miles

2.5

KM
Singletrack

1,110' 338 m

High

1,038' 316 m

Low

160' 49 m

Up

100' 31 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This is a good trail for beginners to ride, especially if looped in with Pines East and Pines West. The easiest way to access The Prairie is to drive to the top of Van Peenen and park. Enter at the Van Peenen gate and follow the old road up to the Prairie.

Contacts

Local Club: Decorah Human Powered Trails (DHPT)

Land Manager: Decorah Parks & Recreation

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Lars Hovden
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in Van Peenen Park

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#11

in Van Peenen Park

#252

in Iowa

#36,745

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Pines East Trail
May 4, 2015 near Decorah, IA
Trail entrance.
Aug 6, 2021 near Decorah, IA

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