Explore Van Buren County Hikes by Distance, Elevation, Difficulty, and More

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Van Buren County, Iowa. The Lake Loop Trail is the most popular trail. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Gate House Loop Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Indian Lake Loop Trail. The longest trail is the Des Moines River Out and Back at 6.9 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Indian Lake Loop Trail at 3.0 km. Get off line access to Pharmacy, Town, Post Office, and Water locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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