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River Ridge Trails
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Whispering Meadows Resort, Jackson County, Maquoketa River |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located at the beautiful Whispering Meadows Resort, this park has about 21 miles of woods trails that border the scenic Maquoketa River.
The area is open from 9am to dusk daily however reservations are required. The property also offers cabin rentals, electric hookups for RVs, mountain bike and hiking trails and fishing holes.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Daily 9am-dusk | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 9am-dusk |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 200 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 21 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 750 to 800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  Mostly | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps |  None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Casey's General Store (563) 652-2739 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Casey's General Store (563) 652-2739 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | On Site | 50, 30 and 120-Amp electrical sites |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Timber City Travel Plaza (563) 652-1100 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Casey's General Store (563) 652-2739 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($10.00 per rider) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $18.00 RV: $22.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
| Comment | Pets are permitted: $15/pet/night |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Spragueville, IA | ||
| Address | 34580 100th Street, Spragueville, IA 52074 | ||
| From: Maquoketa, IA
1) Take SR-62 North about 5.5 miles 2) Turn right (east) on CR-E23Y, continue 2.6 miles 3) Veer left (east) on 100th Street, continue about 3 miles. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | River Ridge Trails 34580 100th Street Spragueville, IA 52074 (563) 357-3784 whisperingmeadows@yahoo.com whisperingmeadowsresortia.com |
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River Ridge Trails Photo
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