ウィネシーク郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

かなりきれいな滝で、岩から泉が湧き出るところを見ることができるように、てっぺんまで登れる階段があるのは面白いです。

素敵な洞窟です。70度台半ばの日でしたが、ここから出てくる空気は30度台だったでしょう。懐中電灯もマイクロスパイクも持って行きませんでしたが、いつかまた戻ってきて、もっと奥まで探検したいです。

ここに川沿いの駐車場があり、トレイルに入るのに便利でした。駐車場には、このエリアが提供するすべてを示す地図があります。もっと時間を過ごすことができました！

Pulpit Rock, a prominent limestone bluff in Decorah, Iowa, is a picturesque natural landmark in Will Baker Park. This striking geological formation, sculpted by centuries of erosion, offers dramatic views of the Upper Iowa River and the surrounding cityscape. A moderately challenging one-mile loop trail, featuring some steep sections and stone steps, leads hikers to the summit. From this vantage point, visitors are rewarded with panoramic vistas of the Decorah Community Prairie and the scenic rolling hills characteristic of Iowa's Driftless Area.

The water that feeds Dunning Spring comes from near the base of the Galena Aquifer. Beneath this aquifer is the much less permeable Decorah Shale, which acts as a "confining bed" or "floor" for the aquifer. When the Decorah Shale is exposed near the surface of the land, particularly on the sides of river valleys, it causes groundwater to discharge. This process creates beautiful waterfalls and springs, such as Dunning Spring.

The distance to the spring from the small parking lot at the trailhead is one mile.

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 (to your left if you are facing the river). This is an out and back soft trail that is just over 2 miles round trip. https://visitdecorah.com/trail/river-trail/

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 and climb the steps to view the source of Dunning’s Spring. To the right of the stone bridge is a steep trail leading up to a series of trails above Ice Cave Road. Dunning Springs is the site of a beautiful waterfall surrounded by limestone cliffs. The park features a walking path, scenic overlook, and bridge crafted by local stone mason, Ted Wilson. The trails throughout Dunning Springs and Ice Cave Park are numerous. Due to their complexity and technical difficulty, not all the trails are marked on printed maps. Talk to experts at the local bike shops about navigating this system. https://visitdecorah.com/trail/dunnings-spring-park/