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Long Creek Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. IA
  3. …Southwestern Iowa
  4. …Coon Rapids
  5. Whiterock Conservancy
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“Over four miles of continuous singletrack ripping through the trees and climbing the hills. ”

Aaron Cholewa
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4.4

Miles

7.1

KM
Singletrack

1,273' 388 m

High

1,143' 348 m

Low

370' 113 m

Up

480' 146 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Closed when trails are wet. Entry fee is $5/rider/day (payable at self-serve stations at campgrounds and trailheads)

Camping is available for a fee. Modern accommodations are also available. For more information, see the website here: whiterockconservancy.org/

Description

Lost Creek Trail is one of the longest trails in the conservancy at about 4.5 miles without any intersections.

This trail is typically started from the north end (just past the 805 Cabin), by taking the Riverside Trail to the end and climbing up the steep doubletrack road, Main Loop-Town Trail Access, behind and to the northwest of the historic 805 Cabin.

Lost Creek Trail is full of great, bench-cut trail taking you through the trees, making you feel one with the forest. There are several good climbs along the way and a couple of creek crossings.

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Land Manager: Whiterock Conservancy

Shared By:

Aaron Cholewa
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  4.4 from 5 votes

#7

in Whiterock Conservancy

#8385

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#7

in Whiterock Conservancy

#74

in Iowa

#8,385

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A rider finds air on the Long Creek Trail (taken shortly after construction).
Feb 9, 2017 near Coon Ra…, IA
A racer powers up a sizeable hill on the Long Creek Trail at the Liberty Bell Cup 2016.
Feb 9, 2017 near Coon Ra…, IA
The Long Creek Trail at White Rock Iowa is an amazing ride.
Jun 25, 2017 near Coon Ra…, IA
Long Creek Trail
May 22, 2016 near Coon Ra…, IA

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Sep 25, 2022
Stalin Wu
4.4mi
Aug 1, 2022
Dustin Johnson
Aug 2, 2021
Raquel Hernández-Cruz
Jun 6, 2021
Justin Maxfield
Sep 20, 2020
Patrick Jensen
Jul 18, 2020
Tim Andersen
Lots of switchbacks. Most of the trail roller coasters for good flow, but there are several stretches where it's a longer uphill grade. Also ravines. 4.4mi — 1h 30m
Aug 17, 2019
Joe Luis
Jul 15, 2017
Michael McKenzie
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