About Backyard Trails LLC

Backyard Trails LLC is a professional trail planning, design, and construction firm based in Iowa serving communities across the Midwest. The company collaborates with land managers and trail organizations to develop natural surface trails and related facilities that provide meaningful outdoor recreation while respecting the landscapes in which they are built.

Projects are approached with a focus on sustainability, quality, and the overall experience of trail users. Careful attention to terrain and long-term stewardship helps ensure trail systems remain durable and enjoyable for years to come.

Backyard Trails has contributed to trail initiatives on municipal, county, and nonprofit lands across Iowa and beyond. Work ranges from conceptual trail planning and system design to construction and rehabilitation of natural surface trails, along with development of trail features, crossing structures, and wayfinding systems.