Beyond Des Moines and Decorah, Iowa's riding hides in the river corridors and county parks — Sugar Bottom above the Coralville reservoir, the Loess Hills along the western edge, and the wooded bluffs of the Mississippi border. Loess and glacial till hold water hard, so these systems ride beautifully when dry and rut badly when wet, which is exactly what this tool tracks.
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Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning.
Few Iowa Backcountry trails are riding well today. The list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so check back soon or open the planner for the best option near you. See live conditions →
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Iowa Backcountry trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →
After a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy depending on their soil. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →
Iowa Backcountry has 0 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
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