Spirit Lake
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Spirit Lake Iowa, 51360
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Hiking & Biking
They wind throughout the Iowa Great Lakes Region like ribbons of freedom. They are, in fact, The Dickinson County Recreational Trails, picturesque avenues of transportation for bikers, hikers, runners, cross–country skiers and snowmobilers. The trail system is a safe place for family or solitary enjoyment as the path winds along rural, community and nature areas. The "spine" of the system is a 14–mile, hard surfaced trail that accommodates two–way recreational traffic, winding through the heart of the famous Iowa Great Lakes and joining the four communities of Spirit Lake, Okoboji, Arnolds Park and Milford. Sixty miles of signed biking routes loop from the spine over low–traffic county roads for users who want a more challenging workout while enjoying the rural countryside.
The trail rambles through wildlife areas, along the shore of East Lake Okoboji and through downtown Okoboji, truly giving trail enthusiasts a diverse experience. With popular crystal blue lakes, sandy beaches, specialty shops, golf courses, tennis courts and biking events thoughout the year, the spine trail offers many interesting entertainment alternatives.
The trail has grown significantly since its inception and is currently being constructed around Big Spirit lake, with plans to carry it into neighboring Minnesota. With an asphalt surface and no user fees, the trail has grown in popularity over the seasons. The system is open year around, with no restrictive hours.
The designation as a Community Millenium Trail means also that the Iowa Great Lakes Trail will be listed on the www.millenniumtrail.org website, along with several other related websites to promote the Iowa Great Lakes Region as a location for hikers, bikers, walkers and nature lovers.
For those familiar with the loveliness of the trail system and who would like to make a donation for its improvement, contributions can be made to the following address: Friends of the Trails, P.O. Box 304, Okoboji, Iowa 51355.
Annual Biking Events
Parking Along the Trials:
They wind throughout the Iowa Great Lakes Region like ribbons of freedom. They are, in fact, The Dickinson County Recreational Trails, picturesque avenues of transportation for bikers, hikers, runners, cross–country skiers and snowmobilers. The trail system is a safe place for family or solitary enjoyment as the path winds along rural, community and nature areas. The "spine" of the system is a 14–mile, hard surfaced trail that accommodates two–way recreational traffic, winding through the heart of the famous Iowa Great Lakes and joining the four communities of Spirit Lake, Okoboji, Arnolds Park and Milford. Sixty miles of signed biking routes loop from the spine over low–traffic county roads for users who want a more challenging workout while enjoying the rural countryside.
The trail rambles through wildlife areas, along the shore of East Lake Okoboji and through downtown Okoboji, truly giving trail enthusiasts a diverse experience. With popular crystal blue lakes, sandy beaches, specialty shops, golf courses, tennis courts and biking events thoughout the year, the spine trail offers many interesting entertainment alternatives.
The trail has grown significantly since its inception and is currently being constructed around Big Spirit lake, with plans to carry it into neighboring Minnesota. With an asphalt surface and no user fees, the trail has grown in popularity over the seasons. The system is open year around, with no restrictive hours.
The designation as a Community Millenium Trail means also that the Iowa Great Lakes Trail will be listed on the www.millenniumtrail.org website, along with several other related websites to promote the Iowa Great Lakes Region as a location for hikers, bikers, walkers and nature lovers.
For those familiar with the loveliness of the trail system and who would like to make a donation for its improvement, contributions can be made to the following address: Friends of the Trails, P.O. Box 304, Okoboji, Iowa 51355.
Annual Biking Events
Three organized bike rides are held each year. The University of Okoboji Campus Classic, with 25, 50 and 100–mile rides, is held the last Saturday in June. BRASL (Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake) has 15, 35 and 50-mile rides and is set for the second Saturday in July. The Oktoberfest ride, with laps of 25 and 50 miles, takes place on the first Saturday in October.
Parking Along the Trials:
MILFORD
— 13th Street and P Avenue
ARNOLDS PARK
— 1/4 mile east of Hwy. 71 on Dam Road and at Lower Gar State Park
OKOBOJI
— Near the Ranch Amusement Park at 175th Street and 240th Avenue
SPIRIT LAKE
— 23rd Street and Lincoln Avenue