How long is Yellow River State Forest?

4 miles, loop, with about 400 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 32 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Yellow River State Forest?

It's rated Moderate. bluffs and trout streams in Iowa’s driftless northeast

Where is Yellow River State Forest?

Yellow River State Forest is in Iowa. bluffs and trout streams in Iowa’s driftless northeast

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Yellow River State Forest

Iowa

Distance4 mi

Est. time~1 hr 32 min

Elevation gain↗ 400 ft

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Yellow River State Forest is a moderate 4-mile loop hike in Iowa with about 400 ft of elevation gain. bluffs and trout streams in Iowa’s driftless northeast.

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