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Dunning's Spring Waterfall – River Trail loop from Decorah

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Winneshiek County

Dunning's Spring Waterfall – River Trail loop from Decorah

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Dunning's Spring Waterfall – River Trail loop from Decorah

01:27

12.8km

210m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 5, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.05 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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3.11 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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4.75 km

Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve

Nature Reserve

6.33 km

River Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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12.3 km

Barnhart - Van Peenen Park

Nature Reserve

12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.73 km

2.19 km

1.73 km

138 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

2.91 km

1.18 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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94 %

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