How long is Effigy Mounds (Fire Point)?

4 miles, out & back, with about 350 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 31 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Effigy Mounds (Fire Point)?

It's rated Moderate. ancient animal-shaped mounds over the Mississippi

Where is Effigy Mounds (Fire Point)?

Effigy Mounds (Fire Point) is in Iowa. ancient animal-shaped mounds over the Mississippi

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Moderate

Effigy Mounds (Fire Point)

Iowa

Distance4 mi

Est. time~1 hr 31 min

Elevation gain↗ 350 ft

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Effigy Mounds (Fire Point) is a moderate 4-mile out & back hike in Iowa with about 350 ft of elevation gain. ancient animal-shaped mounds over the Mississippi.

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