Dunning's Spring Waterfall (Decorah)

Dunning's Springs Waterfall is a spring-fed waterfall in Decorah in Winneshiek County, Iowa.  The waterfall is located in Dunning's Spring Park & Ice Cave.

Hike Length: 0.4 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Dunning's Spring Park & Ice Cave
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.  
Trailhead GPS: 43.30952,-91.79160
Waterfall GPS: 43.31173,-91.79037

Directions:

From IA-9 and US-52 south of Decorah, go north on US-52 for 1 mile and turn right on Pulpit Rock Road.  In 0.5 miles, turn right on 5th Avenue and drive 0.7 miles to College Drive.  Turn left and then immediate right onto Quarry Drive, which becomes Ice Cave Road.  Parking will be on the right in about 0.2 miles.

Map:

Hike Description:

Follow the short paved path up to the base of Dunning's Spring Waterfall.

It's possible to climb up the river left side to see the spring flowing out of the cliffs.

Blog Entries:

30-Aug-2020: Waterfalls of Iowa

External Links:

Decorah Parks and Recreation website: https://parks.decorahia.org/news/2020/visiting-dunnings-spring-park-ice-cave#