Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)
Clinton County, IA
Point-to-point trail in Clinton County, IA. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 329.6 mi (530.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,553 ft (2,607 m)
- Est. Time
- 32 hr 45 min
- High point
- 1,194 ft (364 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Chief Keokukl Monument 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Attraction: CB&Q Depot 27.2 mi (43.7 km) from start
- Attraction: ATSF Depot 27.2 mi (43.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Sante Fe Caboose 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Sante Fe Locomotive 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from start
- Historic site: CB&Q Steam Engine 3003 47.6 mi (76.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 48.3 mi (77.8 km) from start
- Shelter: Musser Park Shelter 95.7 mi (154 km) from start
- Viewpoint 96.7 mi (155.6 km) from start
- Shelter 96.9 mi (156 km) from start
- Viewpoint 97.9 mi (157.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Benjamin Nye Memorial 106.7 mi (171.7 km) from start
- Beach: Buffalo Beach 116.5 mi (187.4 km) from start
- Toilets: The Round House 125.7 mi (202.4 km) from start
- Shelter 125.9 mi (202.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 126.4 mi (203.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Union Station 126.5 mi (203.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Dillon Memorial Fountain 126.6 mi (203.7 km) from start
- Shelter: Rotary Gazebo 127.1 mi (204.6 km) from start
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Questions about Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)
How long is Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)?
Mississippi River Trail (Iowa) is 329.6 mi (530.4 km) long. Most people take about 32 hr 45 min. It climbs 8,553 ft (2,607 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,194 ft (364 m).
How hard is Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)?
Drinking water on the way at 95.7 mi (154 km), 97 mi (156 km), 123.8 mi (199.3 km), 124 mi (199.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 95.7 mi (154 km), 97 mi (156.1 km), 124 mi (199.5 km).
Is Mississippi River Trail (Iowa) shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)?
2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Mississippi River Trail (Iowa)?
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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