Wildcat Den State Park

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Trails in Wildcat Den State Park - 8

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0.4 mi 0.6 km #1Punch Bowl Trail Intermediate Blue Grass, IA	Intermediate	Blue Grass, IA	1
0.2 mi 0.3 km #2Cave Trail Intermediate/Difficult Blue Grass, IA	Intermediate/Difficult	Blue Grass, IA	1
0.8 mi 1.2 km #3Lower Picnic Area Trail Intermediate Blue Grass, IA	Intermediate	Blue Grass, IA	1
0.7 mi 1.1 km #4Mill Trail Easy/Intermediate Blue Grass, IA	Easy/Intermediate	Blue Grass, IA	1
1.8 mi 2.9 km #5Park Boundary Trail Easy/Intermediate Blue Grass, IA	Easy/Intermediate	Blue Grass, IA	1
0.3 mi 0.4 km #6Canyon Ridge Trail Intermediate Blue Grass, IA	Intermediate	Blue Grass, IA	1
0.1 mi 0.2 km #7Campground Trail Easy Blue Grass, IA	Easy	Blue Grass, IA	1

Photos of Wildcat Den State Park - 14

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Looking south of Wildcat Den State Park trail

Jan 6, 2020 near Blue Grass, IA

The trail weaves it way through the woods under a canopy of leaves that provide shade for your hike.

Jul 21, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA

The trail moves through a beautiful row of trees that provide nice shade as you hike.

Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA

A wooden bridge crosses a small creek at the bottom of the hill before the trail climbs steeply up the hillside.

Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA

The punch bowl trail crosses several bridges that keep you above the creeks and allow you to see wildflowers and other plants that call the area home.

Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA

Light shines through the forest canopy in the punch bowl.

Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA

The Pine Creek Mill at the end of the trail was built around 1850.

Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA

The trail meanders around stone cliffs and you can see where the water has cut a channel in the bottom of the rock.

Aug 25, 2023 near Blue Grass, IA

Wildcat Den State Park Hiking

4 Miles 7 Kilometers of Trail
0 Recommended Routes
2 Easy Trails
6 Intermediate Trails
0 Difficult Trails

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