HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrails map 2020There are more than 100 miles of off-street multi-use trails and sidepaths in Johnson County that contribute to an active transportation network. These bikeways, along with on-street facilities, such as bike lanes and sharrows, provide safe and efficient routes for commuting and rec-reation. The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) works to coordinate transportation planning with-in the urbanized area of Johnson County. MPOJC’s Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee (RTBC) brings together rep-resentatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Uni-versity Heights, Tiffin, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa to recommend improvements to the trail network and for other programs and policies to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety. MPOJC assists member communi-ties with grant applications for state and federal funds to extend and improve pedestrian and bike facilities.The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) makes no warranties, expressed, or implied, including without limitation, any warranties or merchantability or fitness for the
particular purpose. In no event shall MPOJC be liable for lost profits or any consequential or incidental damages caused by the use of this map.
Hawkeye Wildlife Area
Kent
Park
Red Bird Farms
Wildlife AreaBike Friendly Trail Etiquette • Ride or walk on the right side of the trail.When in a group or with pets, use no more than half the trail. When stopping, move as far to the right as you can or off the trail where appropriate. • Pass on the left. Alert those you are passing by ringing your bell or simply say-ing “passing on your left” as you approach.• Ride at a reasonable speed and yield to slower traffic.• Be cautious when crossing driveways, streets, sidewalks, other trails, or railroad tracks.• Obey all traffic laws and signs.COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the Iowa City Bike Library and Think Bicycles of Johnson County. The Overdue Ride is a weekly, casual bike ride that explores various trails and bicycle friendly routes in the Iowa City Metro area. These one-hour slow rides are an ideal way for riders to improve their comfort level and famil-iarity with the bicycle network and a great way to meet people. All ages are welcome. Find out more on their Facebook page.2020The safest way for a motorist to pass a bicycle is on the
left, in the adjacent travel lane, leaving no less than 5 feet
of space between the side mirror and the bicyclist. Driv-
ers should not merge back into the lane until the bicyclist
is visible in the rearview mirror.
Pechman
Creek Delta
Lone
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Oxford
Swisher Shueyville
Solon
North Liberty
Coralville
Tiffin
Iowa City
Sugar Bottom
Rec Area
The University
of Iowa
Johnson County
Downtown
Administrative
Campus
Iowa City
Downtown
Campus
City of
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City of
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City of
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RURAL ROUTES
Fixit bike
repair stationIOWA CITY METRO AREAIowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, University of IowaTRAILS MAPTrails map 2020 B.indd 1 5/18/2020 11:58:11 AM
Near Downtown Iowa City
Johnson County Admin Bldg: near Kirkwood Avenue.
Robert A Lee Rec Bldg: at rear entrance.
New Pioneer Co-op: at Van Buren and Washington Streets.
Ped Mall: at College & Clinton Streets.
Other locations in Iowa City
Creekside Park
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area: Near H2O boat rental and at
south parking area.
Coralville
Clear Creak Trail: Harkin Trailhead, off Camp Cardinal Blvd.
Creekside Cyclocross: near Coralville Softball Complex.
Coralville Youth Sports Complex: off Dempster Drive.
Iowa River Power and Light: near the gazebo.
Northridge Park: near Northridge Pavillion.
Northridge Trail: near University Parkway.
Iowa River Landing: at IRL Place & 2nd Avenue
North Liberty
Tin Roost on W Penn Street
Sugar Bottom Bikes
Solon (see County Map on reverse)
Hoover Trailhead at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area
Univ of Iowa-East campus
Iowa Memorial Union: near south entrance.
Becker Communications Study Bldg: south side of building.
Burge Residence Hall: southeast side of bldg near bike racks.
Univ of Iowa-West campus
Hospital Parking Ramp 1: southwest side of ramp.
Eckstein Medical Research Bldg: south side, near underpass.
Hospital Parking Ramp 4: west side, lower level.
Hillcrest Residence Hall: southwest corner of courtyard.
Boyd Law Building: south side of building, near bike racks.
Visual Arts Buidling: near River Street.
FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS
Linder Point
Rec Area
BICYCLE FACILITIES
Multi-Use Trail: Off-street paved trails provide routes with a reduced number of street crossings or encounters with motor vehicle traf-
fic. Trails are shared by bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized users.
Sidepath: Paved multi-use paths that are part of the street right-of-way, running parallel to the roadway. Sidepaths have a limited num-
ber of driveway crossings. These facilities are shared by bicycles, pedestrians, and other non-motorized users.
Wide Sidewalk: As the name indicates, these are typically 8-10 foot sidewalks where bicycling may be permitted but where the number
or frequency of driveways require bicyclists to ride with a greater degree of caution. Bicycling in the street may be preferred for experi-
enced bicyclists.
Bike Lane: A marked portion of a roadway, designated for exclusive use by bicyclists. Metro area bike lanes are for one-way travel only.
Marked Shared Lane (Sharrow): Sharrows are pavement markings used along main routes for bicyclists and alert motorists to the
presence of bicyclists where there is not adequate space for a bike lane. The travel lane is shared by motor vehicles and bicycles.
Paved Shoulder: Roadways with areas of pavement just outside the regular travel lane. Paved shoulders may be used by bicyclists
similar to a bike lane but may also accommodate stopped vehicles, emergency use, and pedestrians. For the purpose of this map, paved
shoulders are indicated only along rural roadways.
On-Street Route: Convenient routes for commuting or recreation. These routes are popular among experienced bicyclists but may
include no special facilities, such as dedicated lanes, shared lane markings (sharrows), or paved shoulders.
Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area
Sycamore
Greenway
Kickers
Soccer
Park
Sand Prairie Park
Wetherby
Park
Fairmeadow Park
Ryerson’s
Woods
Johnson County
Fairgrounds
Scott
Park
Hickory Hill Park
City Park
Peninsula Park
Waterworks
Park
Mercer Park
Willow
Creek Park
Morrison
Park
Finkbine
Golf
Course
Brown Deer
Country ClubNorth
Ridge
Park
M.A. Ewalt
Recreation Area
Coralville Softball Complex
Penn
Meadows
Park
Koser Park
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Woodpecker
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Creekside Cross
Cyclocross Course
Hunters
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Park
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Disclaimer: This map is intended to illustrate the bicycle
network in the Iowa City Metropolitan Area. All trails
depicted on the map are hard surfaced, either of
concrete or asphalt. Not all trails are maintained for year-
round use; check with the local municipality for policies
regarding winter plowing. Soft surface trails and short
trails within neighborhood parks may be designated with
a hiking or mountain bike icon.
HARD SURFACE FACILITIES
IOWA RIVER TRAIL
18.2 miles (north-south)
Iowa City-Coralville-North Liberty
End Points: Terry Trueblood Recreation
Area in south Iowa City to Mehaffey
Bridge Road, southwest of Lake Mac-
Bride Recreation Area.
Water/Restrooms: Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area and City Park.
NORTH RIDGE -
NORTH LIBERTY TRAIL
6.6 miles (north-south)
Coralville-North Liberty
End Points: Highway 6 in Coralville north
to Penn Street in North Liberty.
Water/Restrooms: North Ridge Park.
SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL
2.0 miles (north-south)
Southeast Iowa City
End Points: Lakeside Drive to Kickers
Soccer Park.
Water/Restrooms: Kickers Soccer Park
(seasonal weekends only).
MUDDY CREEK TRAIL
1.75 miles (east-west)
Coralville
Destinations: Wickham Elementary,
Coralville Youth Sports Complex, Oakdale
Campus.
Water/Restrooms: Coralville Youth Sports
Complex.
HWY 6 AND HWY 1
SIDEPATHS
2.5 miles (east-west)
Iowa City
End Points: Hollywood Blvd to the Iowa
River Trail and Orchard to Sunset St.
2019 extension to Mormon Trek Blvd.
COURT HILL TRAIL
2.25 miles (east-west)
East Iowa City
End Points: Seventh Avenue Court to
Windsor Ridge Neighborhood.
Water/Restrooms: Court Hill Park south of
Friendship Street and west of Brookside
Drive.
CLEAR CREEK TRAIL
9 miles (east-west)
West Iowa City-Coralville / Tiffin
End Points: Mormon Trek Blvd to Deer
Creek Rd, just south of the I-80/I-380 in-
terchange. Tiffin Section: Hwy 218 to the
Tiffin Baseball, Softball, Soccer Complex.
Water/Restrooms: Tom Harkin Trailhead
located off Camp Cardinal Boulevard.
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL
2.0 miles (east-west)
West Iowa City
End Points: Melrose Ave to Willow Creek
Dr/Hwy 1.
Water/Restrooms: Willow Creek Park.
FRIENDSHIP ST
NATURAL SURFACE BIKE TRAILS
WOODPECKER (CLEAR CREEK)
SINGLETRACK TRAIL
5.9 miles
Coralville
Just east of the Tom Harkin Trailhead on
Clear Creek Trail, east of Camp Cardinal
Blvd.
CREEKSIDE CROSS
2.6 miles
Coralville
Johnson County’s first and only cyclocross
park is located just west of the Coralville
Creekside Ballpark.
SUGAR BOTTOM SINGLETRACK
13 miles
Sugar Bottom Recreation Area, east of
North Liberty.
Iowa’s premier mountain bike trail system. METRO ROUTES
Johnson County
Poor Farm
bike lanes 2020
This map represents all trails, sidepaths,
and on-street facilities, including those
planned for completion in 2020.
Bicycle Facilities
Bicycles May Use Full Lane signs may be posted along popular bicycle
routes where lane widths are too narrow to be safely shared side-by-side
by a bicycle and another vehicle.
These signs alert motorists to narrow lane situations and encourage them
to avoid crowding cyclists. Motorist should wait to pass or, where it is safe
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