Mines of Spain- Catfish Trail

In Dubuque, IA there are so many natural places within the city limits that can keep you busy and in touch with nature.  This year the weather had been amazingly warm, which has kept my hiking boots from retiring which allows for some spectacular sights that are not usually seen.  Last week, I went hiking on Catfish Trail (2 mi).  This trail is usually surrounded by lush vegetation which provides shade, privacy and cover for people who want to take it easy and take in the sights.  There are small benches along the trail for people to stop and rest, and just take in the views which are breathtaking.

As it is December now, the leaves have long from fallen from the trees which allows for these magnificent views of Catfish Creek which flows through the heart of The Mines of Spain (also available for recreation such as canoeing).

Bottom of the trail- View of beginnings of the beaver dam.

View from the top portion of the trail-- beautiful contrast in colors.

Bottom of the trail where you can start to see the creek.

Beavers taking down trees

Close up of the markings on the trees

Zoomed in photo of the beaver dam

 I hope you enjoyed these photos from Catfish Trail at The Mines of Spain in Dubuque taken in December 2015.  Please follow this blog for more local Wilderness!


If you want more information about the Mines of Spain recreational area and the activities that you can do there or for volunteer opportunities please follow the link bellow:


http://www.minesofspain.org/