Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection
Monona County, IA
Point-to-point trail in Monona County, IA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 7.9 mi (12.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 177 ft (54 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 35 min
- High point
- 1,129 ft (344 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Shelter 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection
How long is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection?
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 35 min. It climbs 177 ft (54 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,129 ft (344 m).
How hard is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection?
Best for Scenic drive.
Is this a good week for Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection?
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.
Trails near Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection
- Overlook Loop Loess Hills State Forest · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Ridge Trail Loess Hills State Forest · Easy · 4.1 mi (6.5 km)
- Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Preparation Loop Monona County · Hard · 14.2 mi (22.9 km)
- Red Trail Loess Hills State Forest · Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km)
- Sarah's Trail Loess Hills State Forest · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- White Trail Loess Hills State Forest · Moderate · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Blue Trail Loess Hills State Forest · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Brown Trail Loess Hills State Forest · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap