Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
When approaching the western border of Iowa, travelers are often intrigued by the view of a most extraordinary landscape of prairie and forest covered steep bluffs, narrow ridges and rolling hills. This unique landscape is known as Iowa’s Loess Hills.
The Loess Hills landform is an Iowa treasure that spans more than 1,080 square miles along the eastern edge of the Missouri River flood plain. This unique feature is up to 15 miles wide and 220 miles long. Bridging rural and metropolitan areas, the hills have something for everyone.
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TRAIL USES: Driving
LENGTH: 220 miles paved main route, 185 miles excursion loops
SURFACE: Paved, Gravel
LENGTH: 220 miles paved main route, 185 miles excursion loops
SURFACE: Paved, Gravel
Attractions
- Art Church - Malvern
- DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge - Missouri Valley
- Fremont County History Center & Iowa's Championship Rodeo Museum - Sidney
- Historic General Dodge House - Council Bluffs
- Hitchcock Nature Center - Honey Creek
- Kanesville Tabernacle & Visitor Center - Council Bluffs
- Lewis & Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook - Council Bluffs
- Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center - Sioux City
- Loess Hills Hospitality Association - Moorhead
- Loess Hills Lavender Farm - Missouri Valley
- Loess Hills State Forest Visitor Center - Pisgah
- Orpheum Theatre - Sioux City
- RailsWest Railroad Museum - Council Bluffs
- Sergeant Floyd Monument - Sioux City
- Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center - Sioux City
- Sioux City Art Center - Sioux City
- Small's Fruit Farm - Mondamin
- Wabash Trace Nature Trail - Malvern Trailhead - Malvern
- Watson Steam Train and Depot Museum - Missouri Valley
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway Gallery
