Take a walk or run through the beautiful Linwood Cemetery woods on our new Linwood Cemetery Nature Trail.
The Linwood Cemetery Nature Trail is a series of pet friendly walking and hiking trails that take you through our spacious woods. Enjoy a stroll while watching birds, deer, turkey, fox and other wildlife. The trails are also the perfect place to train for a 5K run, or snow shoe in the winter.
The Linwood Cemetery Nature Trail is a series of pet friendly walking and hiking trails that take you through our spacious woods. Enjoy a stroll while watching birds, deer, turkey, fox and other wildlife. The trails are also the perfect place to train for a 5K run, or snow shoe in the winter.
Trail Hours
The Linwood Cemetery Nature Trail is open year round, the same hours as the cemetery.
Summer Hours
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Winter Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Winter Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Parking: There is parking on the grounds of Linwood Cemetery. Enter the Cemetery gate and drive into the grass road going north from the chapel. You may park anywhere along the road.
All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Pet Policy
We are happy to offer a place for pet owners to walk their furry friends. We ask that pet owners follow the following guidelines, so that we can continue to be pet friendly.
* All pets must be on leashes at all times.
* Carry a bag and pick up after your pet.
* Maintain control of your pet at all times.
* No retractable leashes.
* Electric/shock collars do not qualify as leashes.
* All pets must be on leashes at all times.
* Carry a bag and pick up after your pet.
* Maintain control of your pet at all times.
* No retractable leashes.
* Electric/shock collars do not qualify as leashes.
Thank you to our Supporters
The Linwood Cemetery Board of Directors, and Staff would like to give a sincere and heart-felt thank you to the following business who's donations helped make the Linwood Cemetery Nature Trail a reality.
Major Supporters/Donators
Special thank you to Larry and Mike Lyons of Lyons Logging and Tree Care for their donation of the wood chips for the trail and use of equipment during the creation of the trail.
Lyons Logging & Tree Care, Inc. 96 Valley Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52003 (563) 588-2432 Key City Excavating, Inc.
521 West 3rd Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (563) 563-845-8615 David J. Fondell, Sr. and David J. Fondell, Jr. |
Special thanks to Giese Manufacturing for their donation of the arch and sign located at the entrance of the trail.
Giese Manufacturing
7025 Chavenelle Road, Dubuque, IA 52002 T 563.588.2023 F 563.588.8947 |
Other Special Thanks To
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. - Dubuque Operations
3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (563) 585-8205 FIDO of Dubuque
"Friendly Intelligent Dog Owners" is a responsible dog owner club based out of Dubuque, Iowa. Their mission is to make Dubuque a more dog-friendly place to live and visit by promoting responsible dog ownership through education and leadership. Please click their logo above to visit their web-site. Long John Silver's
1500 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002 (563) 556-1557 Party City
190 J F K Road, Staples Plaza, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 584-0060 American Tree Service
3148 Killarney Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 556-5740 |
J&R Rental
220 Frentress Lake Road, East Dubuque, IL 61025 (815) 747-6501 Minertown Greenhouse
20042 Ames Branch Road, Shulsburg, WI 53586 Visit Leroy and Rachael at Farmers Market in front of City Hall. Dubuque Wilbert Vaults,
Brokus-Steiner LLC 623 Lousella Lane, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 582-9770 Cook's Tree Service
4455 Camelot Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 599-6965 National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
350 East 3rd Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 557-9545 |
Special Thanks to In Memory/Honor of Donators
Tim and Nancy Butler--Flower Planter
Jon and Kandi Perry--Bird Bath
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Mark and Karen Kuhle--Flower Planter
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Karl Kohnen--Picnic Table
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