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Iowa
Gate House Trail
5.8 mi
Distance
3,893 ft
Gain
2h 50m
Time
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Gate House Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,893 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,893 ft
- Highest point
- 729 ft
- Lowest point
- 576 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- State Department of Natural Resources
About this trail
Gate House Trail is a scenic 3.37-mile out-and-back hike in Iowa that offers a pleasant woodland experience for hikers of all levels. This trail takes you through natural Iowa terrain with the opportunity to explore the historic gate house structure that gives the trail its name. The out-and-back route allows you to set your own pace and turn back at any point.
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