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Maquoketa River Water Trail

The Maquoketa River Water Trail in Jones County is one of the most popular and scenic section of water trails in Iowa. This water trail includes the Mon-Maq Dam in Monticello and the Pictured Rocks Wildlife Management Area which is located approximately eight miles downstream of Monticello.

Download water trail brochures and maps here.

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TRAIL USES: Paddling

LENGTH: 7.75 miles

SURFACE: Water

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