Mima Mounds offers a few different options for trails! This area is truly a wonder, and amazing to explore. Wildflowers were abundant, and trails were pretty popular. The parking is quite limited, so make sure to account for that.

PSA: Mima Mounds gate now closing at 5:00 p.m. What had potential for a beautiful evening walk with spring flowers was shortened by a closed gate at Mima Mounds and rain. We were prepared to deal with rain but didn't know about the early time for closing - 5:00 p.m. There was some serious vandalism there this winter, the area just re-opened after repairs, and I suspect they are closing the area early to protect it.

Drizzly and breezy Sunday at Mima Mounds. The shooting range was an annoyance especially near the trailhead, but got less irksome on the south loop. Wildflowers were spectacular, lots of camas blooming, and some buttercup, purple violet and yellow lomatium. Even saw a couple chocolate lillies but they were too far from the trail to photograph. I’m really glad I stopped by to hike here, this is a special place this time of year.

We stopped in for a day hike and the area is closed due to vandalism.

The trail was in good condition. However, when we opened the car doors we were greeted with a barrage of gunfire from a nearby range. That continued throughout our entire visit, though it was quieter on the south Loop. If you have PTSD related to gun fire, don't go here.

A few harebells in bloom, but most of the vegetation was parched, which made it easier to see the underlying form of the mounds.

The interpretive overlook has been tagged and there were broken bottles at the base of the stairwell. Would like to visit in spring...but may not choose to return.