Trail facts:
Length: 3.7 miles
Surface: crushed limestone on converted railbed
Hours: year-round, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fees: none
Counties: Jackson
Cities: Spragueville
Connecting trails: none
Additional Uses: cross-country skiing, snowmobiling with permit only
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| Courtesy of: Jackson County Conservation Board |
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Trail description:
The Jackson County Recreation Trail is a scenic trail along the Maquoketa River near Spragueville. The three communities of Bellevue, Preston, and Maquoketa are within a short distance of the trailhead. Local parks, wildlife areas, preserves and historical landmarks are located near the trail. Scenic overlooks along the trail provide striking views of the river valley and its limestone bluffs.
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Trailhead maps on this site:
- None available at this time
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Resources from other sites:
- Jackson County Conservation Board
This is the official site of the Jackson County Conservation Board. It has a list of public areas for use, as well as pictures and a brief description for each area. You can also find a link to a pdf map of Jackson County. There are details about environmental education programs and other links to Iowa conservation programs and Jackson County information.
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For local information:
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