IOWA CITY – The Iowa River Water Trail ñ Iowa’s newest ñ will be formally dedicated during a ceremony on August 6, at the Hills Access, south of Iowa City. The dedication ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m.
The 72-mile long stretch of the Iowa River Water Trail is the free flowing section of the Iowa River from Iowa City to the Mississippi River with a relaxing atmosphere, plenty of stopping points and amenities and summer sandbars for camping. There are outfitters nearby who can supply boats, shuttle and trip planning assistance.
At river mile 30, the Cedar River joins the flow and the Iowa River doubles in size. In Louisa County, the river flows through 7,000 acres of public land, allowing for great wildlife watching, birding and fishing.
From www.iowariverwatertrail.com:
“The Iowa River from Iowa City to the Mississippi River may be one of the state’s most underused paddling resources. This stretch features 72 miles of unobstructed paddling (no dams!), beautiful scenery, opportunites to see wildlife and access points with all the amenities.”|
