Creekside Loop

Creekside Loop is a short, easy loop in Hickory Hill Park, a city-managed park in Iowa. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total elevation gain of 54 feet, and it makes a quick outing for anyone already exploring the park. The route is a loop, and the climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.16 miles in. The highest point on the loop is 756 feet, and the lowest is 688 feet, so the trail stays low and gentle. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Iowa City show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 78°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. Several other trails sit close by. Hickory Loop is about 0.1 mile away, and Conklin Trail and Crossover Trail are each about 0.2 mile off. For fishing, Tailwater West Day Use Area is roughly 3.8 miles away.