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Glacial Lakes State Trail
1900 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301
Trail🪢 Leash required
22 miles of trails
⭐ 4.6
320 reviews
Glacial Lakes State Trail in Spencer winds 22 miles to Milford through the Iowa Great Lakes region, allowing leashed dogs. It offers shade, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Bring bug spray for lakeside areas.
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- Park
- Glacial Lakes State Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Spencer, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 43.1411, -95.1444
- Trail miles
- 22
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (320 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.5 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.5/ 10
Solid
- · Real shade
- · 22 miles of trail
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Dog policy
22-mile rail-trail from Spencer to Milford in the Iowa Great Lakes region.
What this park has
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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