How long is Loess Hills (Murray Hill)?

1 miles, loop, with about 200 feet of elevation gain — roughly 26 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Loess Hills (Murray Hill)?

It's rated Easy. rare wind-deposited prairie hills

Where is Loess Hills (Murray Hill)?

Loess Hills (Murray Hill) is in Iowa. rare wind-deposited prairie hills

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Loess Hills (Murray Hill)

Iowa

Distance1 mi

Est. time~26 min

Elevation gain↗ 200 ft

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Loess Hills (Murray Hill) is a easy 1-mile loop hike in Iowa with about 200 ft of elevation gain. rare wind-deposited prairie hills.

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