Hike The Mines of Spain

Rich in history and natural resources, the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area in Dubuque is a National Historic Landmark waiting to be explored.
Composed of untamed, wooded land, this 1432-acre park offers 21 miles of maintained hiking trails. There are 6 individual nature walks within the park, including those at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and another at the Horseshoe Bluff Site. Other trails provide a wide range of opportunities for visitors to view Mines of Spain on old winding logging roads, to view limestone bluffs, scenic overlooks, and to enjoy a hike through forests and prairie. Some of the trails are steep and challenging.

We rate this hike moderate

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We will be tagging along with the Happy trails group.

Lodging is available in the town of Maquoketa if you wish to do the caves hike the following day