In a very beautiful setting north of the village of Homestead in the Amana Colonies, you experience a 3.3 mile loop trail. It is a moderate route, taking about 1 hour to complete. You will find it great for hiking, birding, and Cross country skiing. It is a peaceful, quiet walk while you explore the area.
The Amana Nature Trail is a system of 3 trail loops between highway 6 and 151 by the Iowa River on private, Amana Society land north of Homestead. It is well marked for different levels of walking long or short routes leading through the forest to a bluff overlooking the Iowa River where a rock Indian Dam once appeared. It is now under 8 feet of silt and sand. Three Indian burial mounds are also in the area, just off the trail, that date back about 1,000 years.
You can experience a variety of wild flowers, shrubs, hardwood trees, many bird varieties, wild turkey, deer, and fauna. Fb photos
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