Recreational Trails

Council Bluffs is home to an unforgettable 41-mile continuous system of trails, including key trails along the riverfront and around Lake Manawa. Outside the metro area, explore more opportunities to get outdoors with trails in our county parks and the beautiful Loess Hills.

Council Bluffs Trails

FIRST AVE Trail

1.8 miles

Wabash Trace Nature Trail

63 miles · Moderate

Fairmount Park Trails

Indian Creek Trail

3.5 miles · Easy

Iowa Riverfront Trail

7 miles · Easy

Iowa School for the Deaf Nature Center Trail

1 mile · Easy

Lake Manawa Mountain Bike Trails

8 miles · Easy

Lake Manawa Recreational Trails

5 miles · Easy

Lewis & Clark Monument Loop

3.7 miles · Moderate

Railroad Highway Multi-Use Trail

3.5 miles

Valley View Trail

10.5 miles · Easy

Vincent Bluff State Preserve Trail

Moderate

Western Historic Trails Center Area Trail

1.5 miles · Easy

Pottawattamie County Trails

Hitchcock Nature Center Trails

10 miles

Arrowhead Park Trails

Rock Island Old Stone Arch Nature Trail

3.75 miles

Wilson Island Recreation Area Trails

5.7 miles · Various Difficulties