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A trail down the western bluffs of Mines of Spain State Park with interesting terrain and foliage.


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Map Key

0.9

Miles

1.5

KM

94%

Runnable

720' 219 m

High

618' 188 m

Low

103' 31 m

Up

113' 35 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek

Description

From the intersection of the Lead Mine Trail, the Mesquakie Trail runs through the forests of the Mines of Spain bluffs through the Granger Creek valley and along Catfish Creek to meet up with the Calicite Trail. Quiet and forested, this trail is a nice, peaceful connector between the western and eastern sections of the park.

Contacts

Land Manager: Iowa DNR

Shared By:

Ryan Georgi

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#117

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#32,120

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Some of the flora and fungi along the side of the trail in the fall.
Oct 17, 2016 near Dubuque, IA
Walking through the bluffs above Catfish Creek.
Oct 17, 2016 near East Du…, IL

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