Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Hitchcock Nature Center

Park

4.8(1144 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 10 p.m.
Hitchcock Nature Center

About

Ample prairie park welcoming campers. Sprawling Loess Hills prairie refuge offering 10 miles of trails plus cabin & backwoods camping.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Sunscreen, water, and snacks
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Hitchcock Nature Center:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA 51542, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (712) 545-3283
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    Hours
    Monday:6 a.m.–10 p.m.
    Tuesday:6 a.m.–10 p.m.
    Wednesday:6 a.m.–10 p.m.
    Thursday:6 a.m.–10 p.m.
    Friday:6 a.m.–10 p.m.
    Saturday:6 a.m.–10 p.m.
    Sunday:6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Amenities

  • Barbecue grill: Has barbecue grill
  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public washroom: Has public washroom
  • Slides: Playground slides available
  • Swings: Playground swings available

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes
  • Playground: Has playground

Nearby

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