Moderate
Palisades-Kepler
Iowa
Distance3 mi
Est. time~1 hr 9 min
Elevation gain↗ 300 ft
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Palisades-Kepler is a moderate 3-mile loop hike in Iowa with about 300 ft of elevation gain. limestone cliffs over the Cedar River.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.
On the drive · A stop on Des Moines → Chicago
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