Lewis and Clark Trail
Pottawattamie County, IA
Point-to-point trail in Pottawattamie County, IA. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 132.6 mi (213.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,831 ft (558 m)
- Est. Time
- 12 hr 35 min
- High point
- 1,250 ft (381 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Wabash Trace Nature Trail Mineola Campground 49 mi (78.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Wabash Trace Nature Trail Mineola Trailhead 49 mi (78.9 km) from start
- Bike repair station 52.7 mi (84.9 km) from start
- Picnic area: Margaritaville 52.8 mi (84.9 km) from start
- Shelter 58.6 mi (94.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Kaplin Monument 61 mi (98.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 73.6 mi (118.5 km) from start
- Shelter 73.7 mi (118.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 73.7 mi (118.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 73.8 mi (118.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 73.9 mi (118.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 73.9 mi (119 km) from start
- Historic site: Public Safety First Responders Plaza 76.2 mi (122.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Town & Country Arts Masonic Lodge 112.9 mi (181.7 km) from start
- Shelter 120.4 mi (193.7 km) from start
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Questions about Lewis and Clark Trail
How long is Lewis and Clark Trail?
Lewis and Clark Trail is 132.6 mi (213.4 km) long. Most people take about 12 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,831 ft (558 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,250 ft (381 m).
How hard is Lewis and Clark Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lewis and Clark Trail?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lewis and Clark Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 18 mi (29 km), 40.4 mi (65 km), 66.2 mi (106.5 km), 70 mi (112.7 km). Toilets: 49 mi (78.9 km), 52.8 mi (84.9 km), 58.6 mi (94.3 km).
Is Lewis and Clark Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (18% under trees).
What can you do on Lewis and Clark Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Lewis and Clark Trail?
Food, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. 6 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lewis and Clark Trail?
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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