Mines of Spain Recreation Area
Mines of Spain Recreation Area
4.5
04:00 ص - 10:30 م
الاثنين
04:00 ص - 10:30 م
الثلاثاء
04:00 ص - 10:30 م
الأربعاء
04:00 ص - 10:30 م
الخميس
04:00 ص - 10:30 م
الجمعة
04:00 ص - 10:30 م
السبت
04:00 ص - 10:30 م
الأحد
04:00 ص - 10:30 م
عرض كامل
المنطقة
العنوان
تواصَل مباشرة
أفضل الأماكن القريبة
المطاعم
15 على بُعد 5 كيلومترات
معالم الجذب
65 على بُعد 10 كيلومترات
4.5
250 تعليق
ممتاز
175
جيد جدًا
59
متوسط
16
سيئ
0
سيئ جدًا
0
Missy
Granger, Indiana101 مساهمة
زوجان • يوليو 2024
We are so glad we decided to hike the trails! We drove up to the monument & enjoyed the history & scenic overlook. So beautiful!!
Then we hiked the Horseshoe Trail. Totally worth the time & little bit of effort. If you have a problem with stairs or steep inclines be warned. We had to stop a few times from where we parked going up to the lookout, mostly because of the incline.
Otherwise the trails are beautifully kept & very enjoyable to hike. We really enjoyed the views, the twists & turns. Hike up, hike down, around bends, some stairs (if you choose to) regardless it all was beautiful!!!
Like others we would definitely go again & hike the other trails!!!
Then we hiked the Horseshoe Trail. Totally worth the time & little bit of effort. If you have a problem with stairs or steep inclines be warned. We had to stop a few times from where we parked going up to the lookout, mostly because of the incline.
Otherwise the trails are beautifully kept & very enjoyable to hike. We really enjoyed the views, the twists & turns. Hike up, hike down, around bends, some stairs (if you choose to) regardless it all was beautiful!!!
Like others we would definitely go again & hike the other trails!!!
كُتب بتاريخ 8 يوليو 2024
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Ben C
مساهمتيْن
العائلة • يونيو 2024
The Horseshoe Bluff trail was beautiful and a very unique landscape! It’s a 1.5 mile loop trail. We took two young children and it was a little challenging because of the steps and elevation, but everyone enjoyed it overall.
كُتب بتاريخ 13 يونيو 2024
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cenzt
Ohio19,295 مساهمة
بمفردك • أغسطس 2023
Great trip. We arrived at approximately 2 pm and made our way towards the entrance of the park. The park was on the bigger side, and contained various hiking trails to choose from. There were also decently sized parking lots in front of several of the trails. We started our trip by hiking the prairie ridge and cedar ridge trail. The trail took us through us through a field, where we were surrounded by various colorful flowers. The trail was relatively easy to hike, and consisted of walking on an even surface for a majority of the hike. We then reparked our car closer to the next trail and proceeded to hike the sauk and fox trail. This trail was a little more trickier to hike, as it had several up and down sections to it. This trail connected to the horseshoe bluff trail and calcite trail. These trails contained beautiful views of the bluffs and a lake. This portion of the trail was moderate in difficulty and did contain several staircases to view the bluffs from different levels. The last trail that we hiked was the Julian Dubuque trail, which was a moderate uphill hike, that led to the Julian Dubuque statue and sweeping views of the Mississippi River. There were informational plaques located alongside portions of the trail, that detailed the history of the area and of Julian Dubuque.
Tip: I recommend spending 6 hours here if you truly want to see everything.
Tip: I recommend spending 6 hours here if you truly want to see everything.
كُتب بتاريخ 25 فبراير 2024
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IowanAllMyLife
Iowa City, Iowa10 مساهمات
الأصدقاء • أكتوبر 2023
First stopped at EB Lyons Interpretive Center. Helpful diorama of area showing topography and interest spots. Staff were helpful answering questions about trails, history, and center. Enjoyed the taxidermy and displays throughout the center. Lower level has things geared towards kids and some small things they can climb in and around, amongst exhibits. Birdwatching room is nice and relaxing - saw lots of activity on feeders. Drove up to Julien monument - stunning views!
Hiked Horseshoe Bluffs, going up left side of trail that takes you to top (level 3) of bluffs. Trail well maintained and easy to navigate. Some steps/stones to go up as leave parking lot, but after that easy walking. Did stop a couple times due to elevation change (I mainly hike flat trails), but nothing drastic. If can't do steps/stones, at right end of parking lot can start trail, and then hang left to catch the trail going up to top. Beautiful views, highly recommend.
Took the steps/trail down from level 3 to level 2. (As looking out to river) hiked along the left trail along river bluff. Could them have taken stairs down to level 1 (bottom), but instead backtracked back along trail and then hiked trail along the right side of level 2 inland bluff, which was a well maintained trail that then led down gradual slope to level 1. Enjoyed all these levels, and enjoyed hike/nature from bottom level back to parking lot.
Drove through rest of areas of this area. Had lunch with beautiful view in picnic area by prairie trails. Stunning and peaceful! Need to come back and hike more trails and explore the farmstead areas.
Hiked Horseshoe Bluffs, going up left side of trail that takes you to top (level 3) of bluffs. Trail well maintained and easy to navigate. Some steps/stones to go up as leave parking lot, but after that easy walking. Did stop a couple times due to elevation change (I mainly hike flat trails), but nothing drastic. If can't do steps/stones, at right end of parking lot can start trail, and then hang left to catch the trail going up to top. Beautiful views, highly recommend.
Took the steps/trail down from level 3 to level 2. (As looking out to river) hiked along the left trail along river bluff. Could them have taken stairs down to level 1 (bottom), but instead backtracked back along trail and then hiked trail along the right side of level 2 inland bluff, which was a well maintained trail that then led down gradual slope to level 1. Enjoyed all these levels, and enjoyed hike/nature from bottom level back to parking lot.
Drove through rest of areas of this area. Had lunch with beautiful view in picnic area by prairie trails. Stunning and peaceful! Need to come back and hike more trails and explore the farmstead areas.
كُتب بتاريخ 21 أكتوبر 2023
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Tracy R
129 مساهمة
زوجان • أكتوبر 2023
This is an amazing place. The horseshoe bluff trail is incredible. The landscape is unique; it is like nothing we have seen. Views of the Mississippi River are fantastic. There are many stairs, the lookouts are pretty high, but worth it. This trail is a must do in the park. We can't wait until we can go back to check out the other trails.
كُتب بتاريخ 18 أكتوبر 2023
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Linda S
127 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • سبتمبر 2023
We had heard so much about this place we had to visit!! GPS made it easy to get to. Once in the area we were looking for the tower and grave site that is always pictured. There was no signage to show us where to go so we kept on driving till we found it. Great views. We watched the boats and a barge and walk on the path.
We enjoyed the beautiful area so much we went back the next day to a little picnic area we had noticed. The day was very hot but we were able to enjoy our lunch in the shade. I highly recommend!
Paths are clearly marked and there is a variety of vegetation!
What a spectacular gem!!
We enjoyed the beautiful area so much we went back the next day to a little picnic area we had noticed. The day was very hot but we were able to enjoy our lunch in the shade. I highly recommend!
Paths are clearly marked and there is a variety of vegetation!
What a spectacular gem!!
كُتب بتاريخ 5 سبتمبر 2023
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Mary D
5 مساهمات
يونيو 2023
Beautiful Hike with great views of the Mississippi River. Enjoyed the history of the area while touring the visitors center. Park employees were eager to help.
كُتب بتاريخ 8 يوليو 2023
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Viajera172705
Midwest316 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2023
My husband and I went here over Memorial Day weekend. We walked the Horseshoe Bluff Nature trail, the Julien Dubuque Monument trail, and the E.B. Lyons Nature trail. All of the trails were well marked and very well maintained.
كُتب بتاريخ 29 مايو 2023
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Monica L
11 مساهمة
زوجان • يناير 2023
We had the pleasure of visiting on a morning after a fresh snowfall. The gate was closed but we parked and did the short hike up the hill. Beautiful view, and very peaceful. We had the pleasure of seeing several eagles soaring overhead.
كُتب بتاريخ 24 يناير 2023
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rkh32018
83 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2022
We stopped to check out the monument and view and were glad we did. Beautiful area, especially in the Fall. The monument was just off the parking lot which made for an easy and quick visit. Definitely worth seeing.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 أكتوبر 2022
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Yes. It is posted 'on leash', but many do not. When we walk with a dog, I call her to come when I see another person and leash her. She obeys so it is easy. Also, one should plan on cleaning up the dirty. Dogs love the area. But, as always, check for ticks afterwards.
كُتب بتاريخ 2 يوليو 2018
_barb111482
Waterloo, Iowa
Do I understand there is a place to kayak in this park? On a creek?
كُتب بتاريخ 3 أغسطس 2016
YES, on Catfish Creek . Talk to people at park office. Dan Ernst
كُتب بتاريخ 4 أغسطس 2016
عرض نتائج 1-3 من أصل 3
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