Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)
Clinton County, IA
Point-to-point trail in Clinton County, IA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 321.7 mi (517.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,287 ft (2,526 m)
- Est. Time
- 107 hr 45 min
- High point
- 1,194 ft (364 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Chief Keokukl Monument 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Attraction: CB&Q Depot 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from start
- Attraction: ATSF Depot 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Sante Fe Caboose 26.8 mi (43.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Sante Fe Locomotive 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Historic site: CB&Q Steam Engine 3003 45.9 mi (73.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 46.6 mi (74.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 95 mi (152.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mark Twain Scenic Overlook 96.1 mi (154.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Mark Twain Overlook 96.1 mi (154.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Fairport State Recreation Area Campground 102.6 mi (165.1 km) from start
- Beach: Buffalo Beach 113.5 mi (182.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 123.2 mi (198.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 123.3 mi (198.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 123.3 mi (198.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Union Station 123.8 mi (199.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Dillon Memorial Fountain 123.9 mi (199.5 km) from start
- Shelter 125.8 mi (202.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 125.8 mi (202.5 km) from start
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Questions about Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)
How long is Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)?
Great River Road (Iowa - all routes) is 321.7 mi (517.7 km) long. Most people take about 107 hr 45 min. It climbs 8,287 ft (2,526 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,194 ft (364 m).
How hard is Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)?
Drinking water on the way at 95.2 mi (153.3 km), 198.3 mi (319.1 km), 198.5 mi (319.5 km), 198.8 mi (320 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 95.2 mi (153.3 km), 125.8 mi (202.4 km), 155.6 mi (250.4 km).
Is Great River Road (Iowa - all routes) shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)?
4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Great River Road (Iowa - all routes)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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