Backbone State Park — Trail Network Loop
Iowa's most rugged state park with a backpacking loop through steep limestone bluffs, dense forest, and the Maquoketa River valley in the Driftless Area.
Route overview
- Region
- Iowa, United States
- Distance
- 14 miles
- Elevation gain
- 1,800 feet
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Recommended duration
- 2 days
- Route type
- Loop
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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