How long is Backbone State Park?

3 miles, loop, with about 350 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 11 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Backbone State Park?

It's rated Moderate. a narrow rock ridge in Iowa’s oldest state park

Where is Backbone State Park?

Backbone State Park is in Iowa. a narrow rock ridge in Iowa’s oldest state park

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Backbone State Park

Iowa

Distance3 mi

Est. time~1 hr 11 min

Elevation gain↗ 350 ft

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Backbone State Park is a moderate 3-mile loop hike in Iowa with about 350 ft of elevation gain. a narrow rock ridge in Iowa’s oldest state park.

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