Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
Pottawattamie County, IA
Point-to-point trail in Pottawattamie County, IA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 141.6 mi (227.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,636 ft (1,413 m)
- Est. Time
- 47 hr 55 min
- High point
- 1,414 ft (431 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Historic site: Blockhouse Site 62 mi (99.8 km) from start
- Attraction: B-B Town Ball Field 84.1 mi (135.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Harrison County Historical Village & Iowa Welcome Center 93.4 mi (150.3 km) from start
- Attraction: South Building 93.4 mi (150.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Historic General Store 93.4 mi (150.3 km) from start
- Attraction: One-room Schoolhouse 93.4 mi (150.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Log Cabin 93.4 mi (150.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Picnic Shelter 93.4 mi (150.4 km) from start
- Shelter 93.4 mi (150.4 km) from start
- Visitor center 93.5 mi (150.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Harrison County Historical Village & Iowa Welcome Center 93.5 mi (150.4 km) from start
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Questions about Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
How long is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway?
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway is 141.6 mi (227.8 km) long. Most people take about 47 hr 55 min. It climbs 4,636 ft (1,413 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,414 ft (431 m).
How hard is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Loess Hills National Scenic Byway?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Loess Hills National Scenic Byway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway shaded?
Mostly exposed (12% under trees).
What can you do on Loess Hills National Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Is this a good week for Loess Hills National Scenic Byway?
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
- Lewis and Clark Trail Pottawattamie County · Expert · 132.6 mi (213.4 km)
- Picnic Area Trail Waubonsie State Park · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Ed Mincer Trail Waubonsie State Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Overlook Trail Waubonsie State Park · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Sunset Ridge Trail Waubonsie State Park · Moderate · 3.1 mi (4.9 km)
- Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Pleasant Overview Loop Fremont County · Hard · 12.6 mi (20.2 km)
- Ridge Trail Waubonsie State Park · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Valley Trail Waubonsie State Park · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
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