Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Delhi, Iowa

Icehouse Road is a good trail that can be done fairly quickly while exploring the area. The trail can be traveled from either end and winds alongside Elk Creek, with woods surrounding much of the route. After a good rain, the road can become muddy and water-filled, with plenty of puddles to splash t...
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Oak Street is an easy gravel road that winds through the area very close to the mighty Mississippi River. The road is all gravel, and you may find hikers making their way toward the end of the trail, which is one of the best reasons to explore it. At the end of the trail is a canoe port for those co...
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This Turkey River backcountry trail is one of those hidden Iowa routes that most people would never notice unless someone local pointed them toward it. Used mainly by farmers, hunters during the fall season, and those looking for a quiet way to access the river, this Class 8 road offers a laid-back ...
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This trail runs most of the perimeter of the Lake View OHV park. The trail is multidirectional and made up of a dirt and sand mix. The Perimeter Trail will get you to the access of all of the different tracks at the park as well as 3 different "skills courses."
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Imperial Avenue, just west of Marquette, Iowa, is a great example of the rugged terrain carved by rivers and glaciers throughout this part of the state. The trail starts as gravel, passing a few farms before gradually dropping into the fields and woods on a two-track that turns to dirt and rocks. As...
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This is a beginner-level practice track for ATVs, dirt bikes, and SXS that is made up of a dirt/sand mix. This track has relatively tame corners and jumps for new riders to get the feel and build a foundation for becoming a more experienced rider on some basic jumps and corners.
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Route leads from the Illinois border to Sparta. Mostly paved, good mix of gravel roads and trail. Yellow River State Forest in Iowa is a highlight. Make sure to stop at the famous rock overhang. There is a Cabela's in Prairie du Chien if you need any extra camp gear for the ride.
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This route is a mostly gravel loop around Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area with a few sections of Level B road. Level B roads should only be used when completely dry or frozen. Greencastle Avenue takes you to a closed bridge over the Iowa River. The route passes through the unincorporated village of...
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Pecatonica State Trail is a 10-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Lafayette County. The Pecatonica Trail is an east/west running trail between the communities of Belmont and Calamine. The eastern end of the trail connects with the Cheese Country Recreational Trail, which also allows ...
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CCRT - Darlington to Calamine is a 5.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Lafayette County. This is a well-maintained trail consisting of crushed stone and gravel. There are two bridge crossings along the trail. This section of the trail ends just south of the community of Calamine a...
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CCRT - Gratiot to Darlington is a 10-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Lafayette County. This is a well-maintained trail consisting of crushed stone and gravel. This section of the CCRT is the longest section between communities. It is also the easiest section to travel, as there ar...
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CCRT - Calamine to Mineral Point is a 9.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Lafayette and Iowa Counties. This is a well-maintained trail consisting of crushed stone and gravel. This section of the trail crosses the Pecatonica River in several locations as well as a couple of minor c...
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CCRT - South Wayne to Gratiot is a 9.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in Lafayette County. This is a well-maintained trail consisting of crushed stone and gravel. The section of the CCRT runs along the side of the Pecatonica River and through rolling country farmland. This trail als...
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CCRT - Browntown to South Wayne is a 4.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 2 of 10 located in both Green and Lafayette Counties. This is a well-maintained trail consisting of crushed stone and gravel and features bridges. A half-mile west after departing Browntown, the CCRT crosses the 440-foot Brownt...
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Icehouse Road is a good trail that can be done fairly quickly while exploring the area. The trail can be traveled from either end and winds alongside Elk Creek, with woods surrounding much of the route. After a good rain, the road can become muddy and water-filled, with plenty of puddles to splash t...
Learn more about Icehouse Road

This Turkey River backcountry trail is one of those hidden Iowa routes that most people would never notice unless someone local pointed them toward it. Used mainly by farmers, hunters during the fall season, and those looking for a quiet way to access the river, this Class 8 road offers a laid-back ...
Learn more about Big Springs Old Log Road

This trail runs most of the perimeter of the Lake View OHV park. The trail is multidirectional and made up of a dirt and sand mix. The Perimeter Trail will get you to the access of all of the different tracks at the park as well as 3 different "skills courses."
Learn more about Perimeter Trail

Imperial Avenue, just west of Marquette, Iowa, is a great example of the rugged terrain carved by rivers and glaciers throughout this part of the state. The trail starts as gravel, passing a few farms before gradually dropping into the fields and woods on a two-track that turns to dirt and rocks. As...
Learn more about Imperial Avenue

Icehouse Road is a good trail that can be done fairly quickly while exploring the area. The trail can be traveled from either end and winds alongside Elk Creek, with woods surrounding much of the route. After a good rain, the road can become muddy and water-filled, with plenty of puddles to splash t...
Learn more about Icehouse Road

Oak Street is an easy gravel road that winds through the area very close to the mighty Mississippi River. The road is all gravel, and you may find hikers making their way toward the end of the trail, which is one of the best reasons to explore it. At the end of the trail is a canoe port for those co...
Learn more about Oak Road

This Turkey River backcountry trail is one of those hidden Iowa routes that most people would never notice unless someone local pointed them toward it. Used mainly by farmers, hunters during the fall season, and those looking for a quiet way to access the river, this Class 8 road offers a laid-back ...
Learn more about Big Springs Old Log Road

This trail runs most of the perimeter of the Lake View OHV park. The trail is multidirectional and made up of a dirt and sand mix. The Perimeter Trail will get you to the access of all of the different tracks at the park as well as 3 different "skills courses."
Learn more about Perimeter Trail