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Friday, June 24, 2022
Other Names | Crash Canyon |
Last Known Status | Open (Open To Members Only) |
This large area has miles of scenic trails that wind through a beautiful forest, mud bogs, deep water holes and steep hill climbs to explore. Camping is permitted and a winery and swimming hole is also available. Membership is required to ride on the trails which can be obtained by contacting the land owners.
Permit Required | Yes | Must have trail permit |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
Noise Limit | No | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
![]() | Permitted | |
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Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
![]() | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
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Night Riding | Unknown | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
Alcohol | Some Areas | Only allowed at campsite |
Rule Enforcement | Some | On-Site Office/Station |
Approx Size | 3,000 acres (5 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 1100 to 1300 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
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Hazards | ![]() | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
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Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Bells Kwik Stop/Mapleton (712) 882-1012 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Caseys General Store/Mapleton (712) 882-1125 |
![]() | On Site | |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (SW) | On-Ur-Wa RV Park/Onawa (712) 423-1387 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (SW) | On-Ur-Wa RV Park/Onawa (712) 423-1387 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Onwa/Blue Lake KOA/Onawa (712) 423-1633 |
![]() | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Caseys General Store/Mapleton (712) 882-1125 |
Parking | (Unknown) |
Entry | (Unknown) |
Riding | (Unknown) |
Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $10.00 |
Comment | Contact ranch for membership fees and details. |
Pros | miles of scenic trails, overnight camping allowed, onsite swimming pond |
Cons | must be a member to ride trails |
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Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
Nearest City | Mapleton, IA | ||
Address | 33453 153 Street, Castana, IA 51034 | ||
| From: Mapleton, IA
1) Take Hwy 175/Front Street south about 1 mile 2) Turn right (west) on 140th Street, continue 3.4 miles 3) Turn left (south) on CR-L20/Peach Avenue, continue 1.3 miles 4) Turn right (west) on 153rd Street, continue .1 mile to ranch. |
Contact Info | Timber Ridge Ranch And Winery 33453 153rd Street Castana, IA 51010 (712) 353-6600 timberridgeiowa@yahoo.com www.timberridgeiowa.com |
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