Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop
Mills County, IA
Point-to-point trail in Mills County, IA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 12.3 mi (19.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 948 ft (289 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,250 ft (381 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Questions about Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop
How long is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop?
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 25 min. It climbs 948 ft (289 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,250 ft (381 m).
How hard is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop?
McDonald's, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.5 mi (0.8 km).
Is this a good week for Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Waubonsie Loop?
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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- Middle School/High School connector Mills County · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
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- Foot Trail West Oak Forest · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- The Narrows Trail Cass County · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Paradise Valley Loop Fremont County · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Bobcat Trail Fremont County · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
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