Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Downey, Iowa

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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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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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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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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Fortune Road is a true hidden gem in Iowa, winding through a rugged valley that feels like a road time forgot. The trail can be started from either Edgewood or the north side and follows a rocky, two-lane road as it meanders down from the ridge, passing dramatic cliffs and beautiful wooded scenery a...
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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.
Learn more about Practice Track

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

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 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.
Learn more about Practice Track

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

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

Fortune Road is a true hidden gem in Iowa, winding through a rugged valley that feels like a road time forgot. The trail can be started from either Edgewood or the north side and follows a rocky, two-lane road as it meanders down from the ridge, passing dramatic cliffs and beautiful wooded scenery a...
Learn more about Fortune Road