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This short stretch of trail bisects the northeast prairie and reaches the northernmost trails in Hickory Hill Park.


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Point to Point

757' 231 m

High

709' 216 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

54' 16 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Hickory Hill Park is open from dawn until dusk year round.

Description

This stretch of trail runs from the top of Dogwood Hill to bisect the northeast prairie in Hickory Hill Park, It then continues along Ralston Creek to the northern reaches of the park before curving back and connecting to the North South Bisector and Melissa Falls trails. The section running through prairie is mostly one fairly steep hill, and the flat part is winding with three small footbridges.

Flora & Fauna

This trail runs through a restored prairie and is a good place to spot deer and raptors.

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Shared By:

chris kilgore

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View from the top of the Northeast Prairie, the northwest prairie is visible in the distance.
Dec 13, 2017 near Iowa City, IA
Northern section of North South Bisector facing south.
Dec 22, 2017 near Iowa City, IA
Footbridge with arches along the northeast to northwest trail in Hickory Hill Park.
Dec 13, 2017 near Iowa City, IA
This footbridge crosses the creek between the northeast prairie trails and the northeast to northwest connector trail
Dec 13, 2017 near Iowa City, IA
A deep rut of singletrack running north along Ralston Creek.
Dec 13, 2017 near Iowa City, IA
Footbridge where the trail connects to the north south bisector and Melissa Falls trails.
Dec 13, 2017 near Iowa City, IA

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