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The 11-mile loop around
Decorah has now been
completed. The
last piece of the trail
was the bridge over
Highway 9, which not
only has been completed,
but includes special LED
lighting which is lit
with different colors,
depending on the time of
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There's a reason it's
called the "Trout Run
Trail!" It
runs next to the Decorah
Trout Hatchery--the
second largest trout
hatchery in Iowa. The
11-mile loop crosses
trout streams five
times. The trail follows the Upper
Iowa River for its first
two miles. The
Upper Iowa River is
noted for kayaking,
canoeing, tubing
and--yes--trout fishing.
Of course, your family
can stay on dry land and
just enjoy the scenery! |
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As you travel the Trout
Run Trail, you might
have to remind yourself
you're right next to the
city of Decorah because
of the secluded route
the trail takes.
But the city is close at
hand--and so are restaurants,
hotels, gift
shops, bike shops--even several ice cream shops! |
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One of the highlights of
the Trout Run Trail is
the Iowa DNR Trout
Hatchery at Siewer
Springs (pronounced "SEE-ver").
Your kids will giggle as
they feed the fish at
the hatchery (it's just
25 cents for a handful
of food!) Siewer Springs is also
a great spot for picnics, family photos,
trout fishing and bird watching. |
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While you're on the
trail look up! You'll
see the famous Decorah
Eagle's nest. Mom, Dad
and eaglets live in this
six-foot-wide nest
weighing more than 750
pounds. A camcorder is
set up to give a live
feed via the internet.
Check it out for
yourself on the "eagle
cam" at
http://www.raptorresource.org/ |
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The Trout Run Trail is full of
surprises!
Three beautiful art pieces are located
along the trail--on Dug Road, just south
of Highway 9 and at the
Trout Hatchery.
And while much of the
trail is flat, there are
sharp switchbacks (tight
curves along the trail)
that weave you back and forth
along beautiful Iowa countryside. |
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Ready to
help build the trail?
Click
on a
donation form! |
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Ready to
use the trail?
Click to
download a map! |
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