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Dunning's Spring Waterfall – River Trail loop from Decorah

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United States
Iowa
Winneshiek County

Dunning's Spring Waterfall – River Trail loop from Decorah

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Dunning's Spring Waterfall – River Trail loop from Decorah

01:42

6.18km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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1.98 km

Dunning's Spring Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Dunning's Spring Park is named after the waterfall that highlights the area. The trails in the park are well-marked and fairly easy for all trail users. This network of trails connects over to the Barnhart-Van Peenen Park trail system.

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2.04 km

Dunning's Spring Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Park in the gravel area just south of the entrance to Dunning’s Spring Park. Walk to the waterfall and be sure to take time to walk across the stone bridge …

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3.68 km

Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve

Nature Reserve

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5.27 km

River Trail

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Park in the gravel lot just south of the entrance to Dunning’s Spring Park and next to the Upper Iowa River. The trailhead is just east of where you park …

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6.18 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.35 km

1.07 km

661 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.11 km

1.03 km

966 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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