Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness Loop
Monona County, IA
Point-to-point trail in Monona County, IA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 12.8 mi (20.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 712 ft (217 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 30 min
- High point
- 1,355 ft (413 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Questions about Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness Loop
How long is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness Loop?
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness Loop is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 30 min. It climbs 712 ft (217 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,355 ft (413 m).
How hard is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness Loop?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness Loop shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness Loop?
Best for Scenic drive.
Is this a good week for Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness 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.
Trails near Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Wilderness Loop
- Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Stagecoach Trail Loop Woodbury County · Moderate · 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Southwood Interpretive Trail Southwood Conservation Area · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- North Trail Loop Southwood Conservation Area · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Wood Duck Trail Southwood Conservation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Smokey Hollow Loop Unit 1;Oak Ridge Conservation Area · Hard · 11.7 mi (18.8 km)
- Loess Hills National Scenic Byway: Larpenteur Memorial Road Connection Monona County · Moderate · 7.9 mi (12.7 km)
- Lewis & Clark Trail Lewis and Clark State Park · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Overlook Loop Loess Hills State Forest · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
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