Explore 590 acres of woods, meadows, and ponds along the limestone bluffs of the Shellrock River. The 7.5-mile trail from Nora Springs to Rock Falls provides for a scenic drive, walk, canoe float, or bicycle or horseback ride. Trailheads are located at 295th Street south of Wilkinson Pioneer Park and Highway 122 west of Nora Springs. Enjoy a picnic or set-up camp in the preserve section of the greenbelt located on Yucca Avenue between 290th & 280th Streets. Two small shelters, fire rings, pit toilets, and hitching posts are provided at this site.

The North Iowa Snow Seekers maintain a 7.5 mile groomed snowmobile trail through the Shellrock River Greenbelt and Preserve. NOTE: Snowmobiles are not allowed on any other Cerro Gordo County Conservation Areas and must remain on the designated trail.

Shellrock River Greenbelt Trail & Preserve

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