Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
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hiking the
Loess Hills
​National Scenic Byway

Take a hike! Hiking is one of the best ways to explore the Loess Hills. The interactive Google Map below was developed by Golden Hills RC&D and has information about public hiking trails in the Loess Hills. Blue markers indicate that tent camping is allowed, while green means no camping available at site. Click a marker to learn more about each site. To view a map in a new tab or Google maps app, click the square in the upper right corner or click here.

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Please note that these are public lands and trails, but most of the land in the Loess Hills is privately owned and not open to public access without landowner permission. Some sites are open to hunting. If you plan to hike during hunting season, wear blaze orange and try not to interfere with hunters. Be sure to stay within park boundaries and avoid trespassing on private lands, and follow all rules and laws for each specific site.
This map is a work in progress. If you have recommended corrections, additions, or changes, please email [email protected]. 

Hiking the Byways

Blog series about hiking each byway county.
  • Plymouth County​

  • ​Woodbury County
 
  • Monona County
 
  • Harrison County
 
  • Pottawattamie County
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  • Mills County

  • Fremont County

Trail Recommendations

Trail descriptions and recommendations.
  • Loess Hills State Forest Ridge Trail Loop

  • ​Loess Hills State Forest Mondamin Unit
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  • ​Loess Hills State Forest - Little Sioux Unit

  • West Oak Forest & Waubonsie State Park

Trail Resources

  • Iowa DNR's State Parks Trails map

  • Iowa by Trail​

Brent's Trail

Picture
Photo: Lance Brisbois

LoHi Trek

Picture
Photo: Lance Brisbois

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