Western Skies Scenic Byway
Audubon County, IA
Point-to-point trail in Audubon County, IA. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 103.8 mi (167.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,069 ft (1,545 m)
- Est. Time
- 36 hr
- High point
- 1,499 ft (457 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Attraction: New Deal Mural titled "Iowa Fair" 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Harrison County Historical Village & Iowa Welcome Center 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Attraction: South Building 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Historic General Store 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Attraction: One-room Schoolhouse 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Log Cabin 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Picnic Shelter 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Shelter 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Visitor center 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Harrison County Historical Village & Iowa Welcome Center 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Attraction: State Savings Bank/Harrison Mutual Ins. Association 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
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Questions about Western Skies Scenic Byway
How long is Western Skies Scenic Byway?
Western Skies Scenic Byway is 103.8 mi (167.1 km) long. Most people take about 36 hr. It climbs 5,069 ft (1,545 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,499 ft (457 m).
How hard is Western Skies Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Western Skies Scenic Byway?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Western Skies Scenic Byway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Western Skies Scenic Byway shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Western Skies Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Western Skies Scenic Byway?
Taco John's, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Western Skies 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.
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- Bendy Oak Trail Old Town Conservation Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Blazing Star Trail Old Town Conservation Area · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Bendy Oak Trail Old Town Conservation Area · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Birddog Trail Old Town Conservation Area · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- North Island Nature Trail/South Island Nature Trail Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- North Island Nature Trail Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Meadowlark Nature Trail Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap