Review Date
April 1, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: TheBerg ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
I live about 3 miles from this trail and I rode it on almost daily this past summer. I've done some work on it, but im not sure what I can do, it being a state park and all. The map above has it marked in wrong spot, its north on 218 and then a left on 130th street. I've tried to add some more trails and Im hoping the horse people will see them and help pack them down. Its a nice single track, a little sandy in spots near the river.

Recommended Route:
When you take the gravel road in it will turn into a fast downhill that turns to the right. Its a fun hill to bomb, but its also a little washed out so there are some ruts you need to beware of. If you dont want to do the hill bomb. You can take a left before the hill, this has a shorter more technical downhill. Either way is fun just depends on what you want to do.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Seven Oaks west of Boone, Iowa. Its an 1 1/2 hours away but I really enjoy it, its probably top 3 singletracks in Iowa. There is also a little park also north of Floyd. When you are going North on 218 take a right, after the railroad tracks on 150th street. That gravel will take you about 3 miles to Quail Ave. and the park will be right infront of you. There is one decent downhill and a creek crossing. A fair amount of the trail goes outside the woods and through a praire. Its not quite as long as Idelwild but if your in the area, its worth the 6 miles out of the way.

Review Date
April 14, 2005

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Reviewed by: AnimalMother ,  Racer

Summary:
The trails were a swamp the last time I went(March 25th, 2005), but are awesome in the summer/fall. Some nice hills, creek crossings, rocky areas, etc. Mostly singletrack. You can head back to the Cedar River via this trail (~1.5 miles), so if you want a nice fishing / picnic spot when your done enjoying the trails, take a fishing rod (pickup a license first). One day when I was riding this spot in 2002, during Turkey season, I nearly rode into a camoflaged Turkey hunter... not sure if he was more scared, or if I was when he popped out! This is public land, so watchout for others. Enjoy!

Review Date
November 5, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Review Date
December 16, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Review Date
September 17, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once