Where to mountain bike in iowa?

Question

Looking for "low mud factor" in this very wet year

Answer 1

there's some decent trail riding at seven oaks in boone. its not exactly mountainous, but its still fun (for iowa)

Answer 2

If you are in the Sioux City area, try Stone St. Park.  I rode there last fall and loved it.   Lots of off-camber stuff and some big hills, but its fun.   Nearby is Ponca St. Park, across the river in Nebraska and less than an hour from Stone.  I rode them both in one day and had a blast.   I did about 9 mi. at each and was pleasantly wiped out(as in tired);  both are in the general area of the Loess Hills geography .... great views and in the fall, I nearly had the places to myself.

Briggs Woods by Ft. Dodge is also acclaimed, although I havent ridden there.

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Answer 3

There are no mountains in Iowa. I have cycled Iowa river to river, top to bottom and I am quite certain that there are no mountains, suitable for cycling or not.

Iowa does have a quite extensive system of rails to trails conversions, tho.  Get your self some smooth tires and ride the trails.