SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

This is a paved multi-use trail running along Squaw Creek in Stuart Smith Park. Accessibility: In the small paved parking lot in Stuart Smith Park at South 4th Street and University Boulevard there do not appear to be any designated accessible parking spaces or striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved with asphalt and cement and typically at least six feet wide. The estimated grade is gentle (all 3% or less) except for a short moderately steep (5 to 8% grade) downhill section at...

An easy paved path from River Valley Park to the baseball fields at South River Valley. Good for all ages. Lots of shade and parking. Accessibility: There do not appear to be any designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Meadowlane Avenue at the north end of the trail. The trail surface is paved. It is typically at least 4 feet wide (with some wider passing spaces). The majority of the trail is estimated to be in the flat grade category (1% or less). This trail will...

Hidden at the back of Brookside Park, the Audubon Trail is a birder's paradise. The trail is paved, but there are several dirt paths that branch off from the main trail for further exploration. Accessibility: In the paved parking lot off of 6th Street there do not appear to be any designated accessible parking spaces or striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved (asphalt, cement, and wooden boards over the creek). It is typically at least four feet wide. The estimated grade is...

This trail starts from the ISU Economic Development Facility, LillyPad Learning Center, and Ames South Fitness Center. The trail is paved and usually gentle. Accessibility: There are 6 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Collaboration Place at the south end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved (with railings at bridges) and typically at least 4 feet wide. The estimated grade is mostly gentle (5% or less)...