How long is Pikes Peak (Iowa)?

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

How hard is Pikes Peak (Iowa)?

It's rated Moderate. Mississippi bluff overlooks at McGregor

Where is Pikes Peak (Iowa)?

Pikes Peak (Iowa) is in Iowa. Mississippi bluff overlooks at McGregor

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Pikes Peak (Iowa)

Iowa

Distance4 mi

Est. time~1 hr 31 min

Elevation gain↗ 350 ft

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Pikes Peak (Iowa) is a moderate 4-mile loop hike in Iowa with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Mississippi bluff overlooks at McGregor.

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