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Variable Schedule
Notice: The Nicholson-Ford OHV Park trail system operates on a variable schedule with changing hours or seasonal availability.
Always verify current operating status and access permissions before visiting.
Always verify current operating status and access permissions before visiting.
Nicholson-Ford OHV Park is a 120-acre park in Iowa that offers a variety of trails for dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs. The riding experience is a mix of tight woods and river bottom trails, small hills, and dry creek beds. The terrain is mostly loose dirt, with some mud after it rains.
The park is open on a variable schedule, so riders should check the park's website for the current calendar. A current DNR registration sticker and club membership are required. Helmets are mandatory, and camping is not permitted.Dirt Bike Trail System
Nicholson-Ford OHV Park
AKA: Iowa River, Linn Creek, Marshall County, Marshalltown OHV Park
Marshalltown, IA
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
120 acres
Miles of Trail
20 miles
Elevation Range
860 to 880 ft.
Operating Season
Daily dawn to dusk
About Nicholson-Ford OHV Park
Nicholson-Ford OHV Park is a 120-acre park in Iowa that offers a variety of trails for dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs. The riding experience is a mix of tight woods and river bottom trails, small hills, and dry creek beds. The terrain is mostly loose dirt, with some mud after it rains. The park is open on a variable schedule, so riders should check the park's website for the current calendar. A current DNR registration sticker and club membership are required. Helmets are mandatory, and camping is not...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Mostly
Hard Pack
Little
Sand
Little
Rocks
Little
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
Many
Trail Features
Small Jumps
Few
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Few
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
Few
Roads
None
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Few
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Little
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked and regularly maintained, though not rated for difficulty.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
Iowa DNR Sticker
Regulations
three-wheelers prohibited
Operating Season
Daily dawn to dusk
Trailhead Coordinates
42.0564296, -92.8963292
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