With nearly fifty featured trails, Iowa's verdant countryside is an excellent place for a hike, and this guide covers the state's varied terrain with a focus on the state parks and recreation areas.

Hiking Iowa features forty of the finest trails in the Hawkeye State-from easy day hikes to overnight adventures. With this comprehensive guide, Seth Brooks provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking the hills and valleys of Iowa. Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every ability and interest-from bird lovers to cultural history buffs Detailed descriptions of 40 trails Accurate directions to the trailhead GPS-compatible trail maps Mile-by-mile directional cues Approximate hiking times, hazards, and canine compatibility